Danger level
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Wind slabs require caution. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are small but in some cases prone to triggering. Somewhat older wind slabs are covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. Avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Above approximately 2400 m such avalanche prone locations are a little more prevalent and the danger is level 2 (moderate). Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls.
On steep grassy slopes and below approximately 2600 m individual gliding avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. This applies especially in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
On extremely steep sunny slopes small loose snow avalanches are to be expected. In the event of solar radiation this applies.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow
As a consequence of a strong southerly wind, mostly small wind slabs formed by Saturday. 5 to 15 cm of snow fell on Sunday.
Monday: The wind will be moderate. Some snow will fall from the afternoon in the north.
Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to east facing aspects. No distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to slight moistening of the snowpack on sunny slopes.
Intermediate altitudes: The snowpack will be moist. At low altitude only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. As a consequence of solar radiation loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.
