Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind.
As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind from southwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. They can be released even by a single winter sport participant. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
Individual gliding avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 1400 m. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the new snow significantly. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes above the tree line. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
In some regions 10 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Saturday. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind.
As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind from southwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. They can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
Individual gliding avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 1400 m. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the new snow significantly. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes above the tree line. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
In some regions 10 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Saturday. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Gliding snow
2600m
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.
At elevated altitudes sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. In localities where more snow falls the avalanche danger is greater.
Individual gliding avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area up to 20 cm of snow, and up to 25 cm in some localities, will fall on Friday above approximately 1500 m. The strong wind will transport the new snow. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on shady slopes.
The old snowpack is largely stable.
Tendency
Some snow will fall on Saturday in some regions. The wind will be strong over a wide area. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are to be assessed with care and prudence. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.
