Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.
Avalanches can in some places be released in the weakly bonded old snow, even by a single winter sport participant, in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Avalanches can in some cases reach quite a large size. In addition the fresh wind slabs are capable of being triggered in some locations. Adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In its middle, the snowpack is faceted and weak, especially on shady slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. Snow profiles and stability tests confirm this situation. As a consequence of the occasionally strong northerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Saturday. The fresh wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack especially on wind-protected shady slopes.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will decrease gradually.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2400m
Wind slabs require caution.
The various wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering. They can be released by a single winter sport participant especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in places that are protected from the wind, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs are mostly easy to recognise. Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released in the old snowpack, in particular by large additional loads. This applies at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example, and on extremely steep slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
As a consequence of the occasionally strong northerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Saturday. They are mostly rather small. The various wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack especially on wind-protected shady slopes. The old snowpack will be prone to triggering in some places, especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
As a consequence of solar radiation and the moderate wind, the snow drift accumulations will stabilise on Sunday.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2400m
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
The various wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering. They can be released by a single winter sport participant especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in places that are protected from the wind, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs are mostly easy to recognise. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack, in particular by large additional loads. This applies at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example, and on extremely steep slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
As a consequence of the occasionally strong northerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Saturday. They are mostly rather small. The various wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack especially on wind-protected shady slopes. The old snowpack will be prone to triggering in some places, especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
As a consequence of solar radiation and the moderate wind, the snow drift accumulations will stabilise on Sunday.
Danger level
The snowpack will be in most cases stable. Over a wide area only a little snow is lying.
The fresh and older wind slabs are mostly small and can only be released in isolated cases. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extreme shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. In the other regions the snowpack is well bonded. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.
Snowpack
Less snow than usual is lying. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying. The snowpack is largely stable and its surface has a resilient melt-freeze crust.
