Weakly bonded old snow at elevated altitudes. Wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can be released in near-surface layers, even by small loads in isolated cases, especially on very steep north, northeast and east facing slopes between approximately 2700 and 3100 m, but in isolated cases also on very steep sunny slopes above approximately 2600 m. On the Main Alpine Ridge such avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In addition the wind slabs of the last few days adjacent to ridgelines and at elevated altitudes are capable of being triggered in some locations. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular in very steep terrain. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of wet avalanches during the day being released will increase gradually. On extremely steep slopes loose snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.4: cold following warm / warm following cold dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Faceted weak layers exist in the top section of the snowpack, especially on north, northeast and east facing slopes between approximately 2700 and 3100 m, as well as on sunny slopes above approximately 2600 m. Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Saturday. Wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to gradual moistening of the snowpack.
Tendency
Tuesday: As a consequence of new snow and a strengthening northwesterly wind, wind slabs will form at elevated altitudes. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow are to be assessed with care and prudence.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2600m
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on extremely steep slopes above approximately 2600 m and in gullies and bowls. The wind slabs can be released in isolated cases, but mostly only by large additional loads,.
Snowpack
The snowpack will be generally well bonded. The surface of the snowpack has frozen to form a strong crust and will hardly soften at all. In all aspects in all altitude zones 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
The danger will persist.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2600m
A mostly favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
The wind slabs of the last few days can still be released in some cases. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m. Such avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls, caution is to be exercised on extremely steep slopes. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of wet avalanches during the day being released will increase a little.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Hardly any weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to gradual moistening of the snowpack. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
Some rain will fall on Tuesday in some regions. For this reason the danger of wet avalanches will increase.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2600m
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
Wind slabs can only be released in isolated cases, caution is to be exercised on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m. As a consequence of warming, the likelihood of moist snow slides during the day being released will increase. This applies especially on extremely steep sunny slopes. In extremely steep terrain small moist loose snow avalanches are possible. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Saturday. Wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to gradual moistening of the snowpack. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
Tuesday: As a consequence of new snow and a strengthening northwesterly wind, wind slabs will form at elevated altitudes.
