Avalanche.report

Wednesday 23.12.2020

Published22 12 2020, 17:00


Danger level

2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2200m
Gliding snow
2600m


Wind slabs require caution. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.

The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Mostly avalanches are only small but can be released also by a single winter sport participant. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude.
On very steep grassy slopes and on sunny slopes more gliding avalanches are possible, even quite large ones. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. Slight increase in danger of wet snow slides as a consequence of warming.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow

In some regions up to 10 cm of snow has fallen. As a consequence of a strong wind from westerly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form since Tuesday. In some places wind slabs are lying on surface hoar, especially on shady slopes. In its middle, the snowpack is well consolidated. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted, especially on shady slopes above the tree line, as well as in all aspects in high Alpine regions.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist.


Danger level

2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2200m


Fresh wind slabs require caution.

The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released easily in some places above approximately 2200 m. This applies in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
On very steep grassy slopes and on sunny slopes only isolated gliding avalanches are possible.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

As a consequence of the sometimes strong wind the previously small wind slabs will increase in size moderately. In some places wind slabs are lying on the soft surface of an old snowpack, especially on shady slopes.
In its middle, the snowpack is well consolidated. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.
At low and intermediate altitudes only a little snow is lying.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist.


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Treeline


Wet snow represents the main danger.

On very steep grassy slopes and on sunny slopes only isolated gliding avalanches are possible.

Snowpack

dp.2: gliding snow

At low and intermediate altitudes no snow is lying below approximately 1000 m.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist.