Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. This applies above approximately 2400 m. Gliding snow requires caution.
Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on the Main Alpine Ridge. Places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are especially unfavourable. Avalanches can reach large size in isolated cases. Careful route selection is recommended. Afternoon: On rocky sunny slopes individual loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of solar radiation this applies. As a consequence of a sometimes strong southerly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes, as well as adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas at elevated altitudes. The prevalence of such avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. These can in isolated cases reach dangerously large size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow dp.4: cold following warm / warm following cold
The meteorological conditions will foster a stabilisation of the snowpack. In some places new snow is lying on surface hoar, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on the Main Alpine Ridge. Faceted weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2400 m.
Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wind slab
2400m
Gliding snow
2600m
Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. This applies above approximately 2400 m. Gliding snow requires caution.
Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on the Main Alpine Ridge. Places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are especially unfavourable. Avalanches can reach large size in isolated cases. Careful route selection is recommended.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong southerly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes, as well as adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas at elevated altitudes. The prevalence of such avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. These can in isolated cases reach dangerously large size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow dp.4: cold following warm / warm following cold
Some snow will fall in some localities. The meteorological conditions will foster a stabilisation of the snowpack. In some places new snow is lying on surface hoar, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on the Main Alpine Ridge. Faceted weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2400 m.
Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wind slab
Treeline
Gliding snow
2600m
Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger, especially above approximately 2400 m. Old wind slabs require caution. Gliding snow requires caution.
Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are especially unfavourable. Avalanches can reach large size in isolated cases. Careful route selection is recommended.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong southerly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes, as well as adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas at elevated altitudes. The prevalence of such avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow dp.4: cold following warm / warm following cold
Faceted weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2400 m. In some places new snow is lying on surface hoar. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be severely restricted. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes.
Tendency
Some snow will fall in some localities. The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
Wind slab
2400m
Gliding snow represents the main danger.
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days can still be released in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized.
Afternoon: On rocky sunny slopes individual loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of solar radiation this applies.
In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. These can reach dangerously large size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The meteorological conditions will foster a stabilisation of the snowpack. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2400 m.
Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Gliding snow represents the main danger.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
Wind slab
2400m
Gliding snow represents the main danger.
A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. These can reach dangerously large size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible. Fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases above approximately 2400 m. This applies especially adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas on very steep shady slopes. Sometimes avalanches are medium-sized.
Afternoon: On rocky sunny slopes individual loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of solar radiation this applies.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The meteorological conditions will foster a stabilisation of the snowpack.
Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Gliding snow represents the main danger.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
Gliding snow requires caution.
A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. These can reach medium size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
The old snowpack is moist. This applies below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Gliding snow represents the main danger.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
Wind slab
2400m
Gliding snow represents the main danger.
A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. These can reach dangerously large size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
The new snow and wind slabs can still be released in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The meteorological conditions will foster a stabilisation of the snowpack. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2400 m.
Some snow will fall in some localities. The wind will be moderate to strong in some localities. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Gliding snow represents the main danger.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Gliding snow
Wind slabs require caution. In addition gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are to be expected.
Wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on steep shady slopes at high altitude. Mostly avalanches are small. On steep slopes mostly small gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible.
Snowpack
The wind slabs are in isolated cases prone to triggering. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be severely restricted. The surface of the snowpack will soften quickly. At low altitude hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Some snow will fall in some localities. The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Wind slabs require caution. In addition gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are to be expected.
Wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on steep shady slopes at high altitude. Mostly avalanches are only small.
On steep slopes mostly small gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.10: springtime scenario
The wind slabs are in isolated cases prone to triggering.
