Gliding avalanches are the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
A moderate (level 2) danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
As a consequence of snowfall and the strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. The avalanche danger will increase during the day, reaching danger level 2 (moderate). Fresh wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 1000 m. As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in the course of the day adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. As a consequence of rising temperatures and rain a crust formed on the surface. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2600 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes. Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface has a crust that is strong in many cases.
Tendency
A certain danger of gliding avalanches exists. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
Gliding avalanches are the main danger. Fresh wind slabs in the afternoon.
A moderate (level 2) danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. In the afternoon small wind slabs will form in some places. The fresh wind slabs can be released in isolated cases on steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some regions up to 10 cm of snow will fall above approximately 1000 m. The southwesterly wind will transport the new snow. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area.
Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases, this also applies on steep sunny slopes at high altitude.
Tendency
There is a danger of gliding avalanches. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
AM Danger level
PM Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of snowfall and the strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. The avalanche danger will increase during the day, reaching danger level 2 (moderate). Fresh wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.
A certain danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies in the regions with a lot of snow on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 1000 m. As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in the course of the day adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted. Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases, this also applies on steep sunny slopes at high altitude.
Tendency
A certain danger of gliding avalanches exists. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
The conditions are generally favourable. Fresh wind slabs in the afternoon.
In the afternoon small wind slabs will form in some places. The fresh wind slabs can be released in isolated cases on steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise.
A certain danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies in the regions with a lot of snow on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some regions up to 10 cm of snow will fall above approximately 1000 m. The southwesterly wind will transport the new snow. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.
Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases, this also applies on steep sunny slopes at high altitude.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution. A certain danger of gliding avalanches exists.
