Danger level
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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.
