Danger level

2400m

Wind slab

2400m

Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.

The fresh and older wind slabs can still be released in some cases especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases.

On rocky sunny slopes individual mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on near-ridge shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The wind slabs are clearly recognisable. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.

Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is moist.

Tendency

The meteorological conditions will facilitate a gradual change towards better conditions. A quite favourable avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.

Danger level

Wind slabs require caution.

The fresh wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. As a consequence of warming, the likelihood of moist avalanches being released will increase in particular on steep sunny slopes.

Snowpack

Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. The surface of the snowpack will soften during the day. In particular at low and intermediate altitudes a little snow is lying.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist. As a consequence of warming, the likelihood of moist and wet avalanches being released will increase on steep sunny slopes.