Danger level

2500m

Wind slab

2500m

The snowpack will be generally well bonded.

The wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2500 m. At elevated altitudes the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater.

Snowpack

The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
The weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to slight moistening of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Below approximately 2000 m from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

Tendency

A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.

Danger level

Low avalanche danger will prevail.

Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are very small and can only be released in isolated cases. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep slopes and on wind-protected north facing slopes. These places are very rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

The more recent wind slabs can only be released in isolated cases, especially on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
The old snowpack is largely stable.
The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to gradual moistening of the snowpack below approximately 2000 m.
From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

Tendency

The weather effects will foster a strengthening of the snowpack.