Avalanche.report

Saturday 27.04.2024

Published 26 04 2024, 17:00


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
2200m


Old wind slabs require caution. Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.

Some small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day, especially on very steep sunny slopes.

The wind slabs of recent weeks can be released, especially by large additional loads, above the tree line, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines, as well as at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.
Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released in some places especially above approximately 2200 m.

Individual gliding avalanches are possible, caution is to be exercised on steep slopes below approximately 2200 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

Wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above the tree line. The old snowpack is well consolidated. In some places new snow and wind slabs are lying on an icy crust.

Tendency

Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack necessitate caution. Wet loose snow avalanches and gliding avalanches are possible.