Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large natural avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
As a consequence of new snow and wind from variable directions, wind slabs formed. These can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach large size in isolated cases. At elevated altitudes the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls on very steep slopes at high altitude. As a consequence of warming and solar radiation, the natural activity of avalanches will increase. This applies on very steep slopes. In addition an increasing number of wet and gliding avalanches are possible, especially on very steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
Over a wide area 25 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last few days. In some regions a lot of snow is lying. The wind was stronger than expected at times in some localities. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Tendency
As a consequence of warming, the natural activity of moist and wet avalanches will increase, in particular on very steep sunny slopes.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Treeline
Small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
As a consequence of new snow and wind from variable directions, wind slabs formed. These can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. At elevated altitudes the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects on very steep slopes at high altitude. As a consequence of warming and solar radiation, the natural activity of avalanches will increase. This applies on very steep slopes. In addition an increasing number of gliding avalanches and snow slides are possible. This applies in particular on very steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
Over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last few days. In some regions the amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. The wind was stronger than expected. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Tendency
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist and wet avalanches are possible.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2400m
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
The sometimes strong wind will transport the new snow. In particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation as well as at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions extensive wind slabs will form. These can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, especially on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.
In addition individual gliding avalanches and snow slides are possible, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on very steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
The wind will be moderate to strong. The more recent wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area. In some cases the amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from westerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. The fresh wind slabs are mostly rather small but can in some cases be released easily. Avalanche prone locations are to be found on near-ridge shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls. The wind slabs are to be bypassed especially in terrain where there is a danger of falling.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind will be moderate to strong. The more recent wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers on shady slopes. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area. In some cases the amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
