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
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.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
Wind slab
2400m
Gliding snow requires caution. Wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
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.
As a consequence of a strong wind from westerly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed in isolated cases. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. These places are rather rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
In addition individual small loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some snow has fallen since Saturday in some regions. 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.
