Weakly bonded old snow above approximately 2200 m. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Single winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. These can penetrate even deep layers and reach large size in isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds indicate the danger. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size once again. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and on steep shady slopes. Their prevalence will increase with altitude. Careful route selection is recommended.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. The strong wind will transport the new snow and, in some cases, old snow as well. The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in all aspects above approximately 2200 m. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger. Some snow will fall on Tuesday in some regions. The wind will be moderate to strong in some regions. The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2200m
Weakly bonded old snow above approximately 2200 m. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches. These can penetrate even deep layers and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size once again. Their prevalence will increase with altitude. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and on steep shady slopes. Meticulous route selection is advisable.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow has fallen. The strong wind will transport the new snow and, in some cases, old snow as well. The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in all aspects above approximately 2200 m. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.
Tendency
Some snow will fall on Tuesday over a wide area, in particular in the southeast. The wind will be moderate to strong in some regions. The avalanche danger will increase, in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
As a consequence of new snow and a strengthening wind from southerly directions, small wind slabs will form on Monday in some places. The fresh wind slabs can be released in isolated cases on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised at their margins in particular. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
Up to 5 cm of snow has fallen. The wind will be light to moderate. The snowpack will be generally stable. The somewhat older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. They are mostly rather small and unlikely to be released now. No distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack.
Tendency
Some snow will fall on Tuesday over a wide area, in particular in the southeast. The wind will be moderate to strong in some regions. Slight increase in danger.
