Danger level

2200m

Persistent weak layer		2200m
Wind-drifted snow		2400m

Wind slabs require caution. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.

The wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow in isolated cases. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Mostly avalanches are rather small. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the avalanche danger is a little higher.

Snowpack

dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded still only poorly with the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially on shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist.

Danger level

A favourable avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.

Wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack. Very isolated avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Such avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

Snowpack

The snowpack is largely stable. The small wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Tendency

A favourable avalanche situation will prevail.