Danger level
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Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Wet and gliding snow require caution.
As a consequence of the stormy weather the wind slabs will increase in size once again on Thursday. The avalanche-prone wind slabs are to be avoided in all aspects. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Caution is to be exercised on steep shady slopes, as well as in the vicinity of peaks. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche danger is higher.
As a consequence of the ceasing of precipitation there will be only a slight decrease in the danger of wet and gliding avalanches. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation loose snow avalanches are to be expected, especially on steep sunny slopes, as well as in steep rocky terrain.
Restraint is advisable on this first sunny day. Defensive route selection is recommended.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some rain will fall on Thursday in the north and in the northeast, this applies in particular until the early morning. On sunny slopes and at intermediate altitudes the snowpack will soften quickly.
The sometimes storm force wind will transport the fresh and old snow significantly, especially at elevated altitudes. In all aspects the wind slabs will increase in size once again. The warm fresh snow as well as the widespread wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering. In some cases the wind slabs have bonded still only poorly with each other and the old snowpack, in particular on steep shady slopes and at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. On sunny slopes below approximately 2200 m only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
Further warming to the high Alpine regions. On Friday it will be exceptionally warm. The wind will be moderate over a wide area. Wet and gliding avalanches are still likely to occur. The danger of dry avalanches will decrease gradually.
