Avalanche.report

Saturday 22.04.2023

Published 22 04 2023, 08:00


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Treeline
Wind slab
2000m


Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming. The wind slabs of the last few days are to be evaluated with care and prudence.

Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. In particular on steep sunny slopes avalanches can in many cases reach medium size. As a consequence of the solar radiation, the likelihood of slab avalanches being released will increase significantly in all aspects below approximately 2700 m. Backcountry tours and off-piste skiing should be concluded timely.
The wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. The wind slabs are to be bypassed as far as possible.
In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. These avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are therefore difficult to recognise.

Snowpack

dp.10: springtime scenario

Over a wide area 15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Thursday. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes. The sometimes new snow-covered wind slabs of the last few days remain for the foreseeable future prone to triggering at intermediate and high altitudes.
In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes.

Tendency

Some snow will fall in some localities. The rain will give rise towards the evening to moistening of the snowpack in particular at intermediate altitudes.


Danger level

2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2000m


Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming. Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.

Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. In particular on steep sunny slopes avalanches can in many cases reach medium size. As a consequence of the solar radiation, the likelihood of slab avalanches being released will increase significantly in all aspects below approximately 2700 m. Backcountry tours and off-piste skiing should be concluded timely.
The wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. The wind slabs are to be bypassed as far as possible.
In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2400 m. These avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are therefore difficult to recognise.

Snowpack

Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes. The more recent wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence.

Tendency

Some snow will fall in some localities. The rain will give rise towards the evening to moistening of the snowpack in particular at intermediate altitudes.