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
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.
