Avalanche.report

Friday 28.01.2022

Published 27 01 2022, 17:00


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Treeline


Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and stormy weather. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above approximately 2000 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Friday, in particular in the Venediger Range. The wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in all aspects. In its middle, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, in particular on shady slopes. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Tendency

Fresh wind slabs require caution.


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Treeline


Fresh wind slabs require caution.

The fresh wind slabs can be released in isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions these avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided especially in steep terrain.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

In particular in the north up to 10 cm of snow will fall on Friday. The wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The old snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.

Tendency

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.