Fresh wind slabs at high altitude. Gliding avalanches and loose snow avalanches require caution.
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 at elevated altitudes. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Mostly 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 further small and medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong in some cases. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
The weather conditions will foster a gradual strengthening of the snow drift accumulations. Gliding snow requires caution.
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. 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 further mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong in some cases. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack especially on steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
The weather conditions will foster a gradual strengthening of the snow drift accumulations. Gliding snow requires caution.
Danger level
Gliding avalanches and loose snow avalanches require caution.
A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes. In some cases gliding avalanches are medium-sized. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. In addition as the day progresses further mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.
The wind slabs of the last two days can be released in isolated cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines. Avalanches are only small.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong in some cases. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack especially on steep sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2400 m.
