Over a wide area warming above the tree line. Old wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate wind from southerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in the last few days adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as at high altitude. Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant. On wind-loaded slopes medium-sized avalanches are possible. Natural avalanches and moist loose snow avalanches are still possible in particular in the middle of the day. In addition on south and southwest facing slopes, still more individual small and medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above approximately 1800 m. Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as adjacent to ridgelines.
Snowpack
Over a wide area 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Thursday above approximately 1500 m. In the last two days sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in some localities. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will decrease gradually.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Over a wide area warming above the tree line. Old wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate wind from southerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in the last few days adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as at high altitude. On wind-loaded slopes medium-sized avalanches are possible. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above approximately 1800 m. Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as adjacent to ridgelines. In addition from midday in particular on south and southwest facing slopes, still more individual small and medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Thursday above approximately 1500 m. In the last two days sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in some localities. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.
