Danger level
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Weakly bonded old snow and gliding snow are to be assessed with care and prudence.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. Caution is to be exercised in all aspects above approximately 1900 m, especially on very steep slopes, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can also penetrate deep layers and reach dangerously large size. In addition the fresh wind slabs at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions are prone to triggering in some cases.
As a consequence of warming moist avalanches are possible. In addition there is a danger of gliding avalanches, also on shady slopes. Avalanches can reach large size in isolated cases.
Extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger is required.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Faceted weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack. This applies in particular above approximately 1900 m.
As a consequence of a strong southwesterly wind, mostly small wind slabs will form in the course of the day, especially at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.
Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable.
The spring-like weather conditions will give rise to gradual moistening of the snowpack. Very steep sunny slopes and low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is moist and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
Tendency
Slight decrease in danger of dry avalanches. The danger of gliding avalanches and moist snow slides will persist.
