As a consequence of the new snow there will be an increase in the danger of dry avalanches.
Weak layers in the new snow represent the main danger. The large quantity of fresh snow and local mostly small wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in all aspects above approximately 2200 m. In isolated cases avalanches can release the saturated snowpack. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2800 m, as well as on steep shady slopes below approximately 2400 m. Mostly the avalanches in these loacations are medium-sized. More frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies in particular.
With the end of the intense snowfall, the activity of gliding avalanches will increase. This applies in particular on steep, snow-free grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Down to intermediate altitudes snow will fall. 20 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Wednesday above approximately 1600 m. The wind will be light to moderate. The wind will be strong in the south. Large quantities of fresh snow and the wind-drifted snow will be deposited on the wet surface of an old snowpack. This applies in particular on sunny slopes below approximately 2800 m, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation the snowpack consolidated on Thursday. Gradual increase in danger of wet avalanches.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
New snow
Treeline
Gliding snow
2600m
As a consequence of the new snow there will be an increase in the danger of dry avalanches.
The fresh snow and local mostly small wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in all aspects above the tree line. In isolated cases avalanches can release the saturated snowpack. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. More frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies in particular.
With the end of the snowfall, the activity of gliding avalanches will increase. This applies in particular on steep, snow-free grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Wednesday above approximately 2000 m. Above approximately 1700 m snow will fall in the northeast. The wind will be strong. New snow is lying mostly on a wet old snowpack.
Tendency
As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation the snowpack will consolidate on Thursday. Gradual increase in danger of wet avalanches.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
New snow
Treeline
As a consequence of the new snow there will be an increase in the danger of dry avalanches.
The fresh snow and the mostly small wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases. Temporary decrease in danger of wet avalanches as the temperature drops. On steep grassy slopes mostly small gliding avalanches are possible. Below approximately 1800 m from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
20 to 40 cm of snow will fall until Wednesday above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of falling temperatures the snowpack will consolidate. Hardly any snow is lying at low and intermediate altitudes. The wind will be strong. New snow is lying mostly on a wet old snowpack.
Tendency
As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation the snowpack will consolidate on Thursday. Gradual increase in danger of wet avalanches.
