Gliding snow represents the main danger. Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided.
More medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large gliding avalanches are possible. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are a little more prevalent. Avalanches can reach medium size.
In addition individual small to medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes, in particular.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
20 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Monday. The wind was moderate. As a consequence of new snow and wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines. They are lying on soft layers on north and east facing slopes.
The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a crust. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
Gliding snow represents the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Gliding snow
2600m
Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided. Individual gliding avalanches can also occur.
The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases, in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.
Individual medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
In addition small loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes, in particular.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Monday. The wind was moderate. Some snow will fall on Thursday in some regions.
As a consequence of new snow and wind, mostly small wind slabs formed. They are lying on soft layers on north and east facing slopes.
The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a crust. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
The wind slabs are in individual cases still prone to triggering. Individual gliding avalanches are possible.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
Gliding snow requires caution.
Individual medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard crust.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
Some snow will fall in some localities. The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface has a strong crust. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2600 m. In particular below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will persist. Gliding snow requires caution.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
On steep grassy slopes individual small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
The small wind slabs are now only very rarely prone to triggering. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. In addition small loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
5 to 15 cm of snow will fall on Wednesday. The wind will be moderate. As a consequence of new snow and wind, mostly small wind slabs will form in particular adjacent to ridgelines. They will be deposited on soft layers on north and east facing slopes.
The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a melt-freeze crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
