The large quantity of fresh snow and in particular the wind slabs formed during the snowfall can be released by a single winter sport participant in all aspects above the tree line. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In addition medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large natural avalanches are possible. In addition there is a danger of natural moist avalanches, in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2200 m, as well as at the base of rock walls. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Wednesday above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong to storm force at times. In places that are protected from the wind sometimes large wind slabs formed. These are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in all aspects above the tree line. Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Thursday above approximately 1500 m. The wind slabs will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise.
Tendency
New snow and wind slabs require caution. Some snow will fall on Friday in some localities. The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
New snow
Treeline
Gliding snow
2600m
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. In addition an increasing number of medium-sized loose snow avalanches are to be expected.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind, further wind slabs will form. These can be released easily by a single winter sport participant in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large natural avalanches are possible especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines at elevated altitudes.
More frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected, even medium-sized ones, in the event of prolonged bright spells especially.
In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Backcountry touring calls for experience and a certain restraint.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
20 to 40 cm of snow, and up to 50 cm in some localities, fell on Wednesday. Up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Thursday. The wind will be strong to storm force. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of warming during the day moist loose snow avalanches are to be expected, even medium-sized ones. Gliding snow requires caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
New snow
Treeline
Gliding snow
2600m
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. In addition an increasing number of medium-sized loose snow avalanches are to be expected.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind, further wind slabs will form. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Medium-sized natural avalanches are possible especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines at elevated altitudes.
More frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected, even medium-sized ones, in the event of prolonged bright spells especially.
In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Backcountry touring calls for experience and a certain restraint.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Wednesday. Up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Thursday. The wind will be strong to storm force. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of warming during the day moist loose snow avalanches are to be expected, even medium-sized ones. Gliding snow requires caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Gliding snow
Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.
The fresh wind slabs are mostly small and in some cases prone to triggering. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes. 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
Up to 10 cm of snow fell on Wednesday. Up to 10 cm of snow will fall on Thursday. The wind will be strong to storm force. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
The weather conditions in the early morning will give rise to moistening of the snowpack.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Gliding snow
2600m
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. In addition an increasing number of loose snow avalanches are to be expected.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind, further wind slabs will form. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to southeast facing aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude.
More frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected, but they will be mostly small, in the event of prolonged bright spells especially.
In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. In isolated cases avalanches are large. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
5 to 20 cm of snow fell on Wednesday. Up to 10 cm of snow will fall on Thursday. The wind will be strong to storm force. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of warming during the day moist loose snow avalanches are to be expected. Gliding snow requires caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Gliding snow
2600m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The new snow and wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized.
More frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected, but they will be mostly small.
In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow fell on Wednesday. In some localities up to 10 cm of snow will fall on Thursday. The wind will be strong to storm force at times. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of warming during the day moist loose snow avalanches are to be expected. Gliding snow requires caution.
