As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from westerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form in some places. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, as well as adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects at elevated altitudes. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized and can be released even by a single winter sport participant.
A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. In isolated cases gliding avalanches are large. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
In addition as the day progresses an increasing number of loose snow avalanches are to be expected. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Saturday: 5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong in some cases. Sunday: 5 to 10 cm of snow will fall above approximately 1500 m. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The solar radiation will give rise to moistening of the snowpack especially on steep sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
The fresh wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. More natural loose snow slides are possible.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from westerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in some places. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, as well as adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects in high Alpine regions. Mostly avalanches are only small but can be released even by a single winter sport participant.
A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Avalanches can reach medium size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
In addition as the day progresses some small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Saturday: Especially in the east 5 to 15 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong in some cases. Some snow will fall on Sunday in some regions. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The solar radiation will give rise to moistening of the snowpack especially on steep sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
The fresh wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. More natural loose snow slides are possible.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches are small and can mostly only be released by large loads.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.
Snowpack
Only a little snow is now lying. The snowpack will be generally stable. The snowpack is moist and its surface has a crust. The solar radiation will give rise to moistening of the snowpack especially on steep sunny slopes.
