Wind slabs at high altitude. Gliding avalanches require caution.
In the last few days sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed at elevated altitudes. 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 in some cases 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.
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. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from southerly directions, wind slabs will form. Gliding snow requires caution.
In the last few days sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed at elevated altitudes. 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 rather 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.
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.
Tendency
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from southerly directions, wind slabs will form. Gliding snow requires caution.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from southerly 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 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.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
In some localities up to 10 cm of snow will fall above approximately 1400 m. The wind will be strong to storm force at times. Fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
Over a wide area over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Wednesday. As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from southerly directions, sometimes large wind slabs will form. Gliding snow requires caution.
In the last few days sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed at elevated altitudes. 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 rather 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.
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.
Tendency
Over a wide area 10 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Wednesday. As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from southerly directions, sometimes large wind slabs will form. Gliding snow requires caution.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
Gliding snow requires caution.
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.
The fresh and older wind slabs are mostly small and can only be released in isolated cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
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
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from southerly directions, wind slabs will form. Gliding snow requires caution.
