The fresh and older wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, further wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days can be released easily, even by a single winter sport participant, in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular on near-ridge shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.
An increasing number of small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as the moisture increases. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Avalanches can additionally in very isolated cases be released in the weakly bonded old snow. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The rain gave rise to slight moistening of the snowpack in particular in the Allgäu Alps and in the Western Lechtal Alps below approximately 2200 m. The southwesterly wind will transport the new snow and, in some cases, old snow as well.
Shady slopes above approximately 2200 m: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals and has a loosely bonded surface. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack consists of rounded crystals and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Fresh and older wind slabs require caution. Gliding avalanches are possible in isolated cases.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from westerly directions, small wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily.
On steep grassy slopes more gliding avalanches are possible, even medium-sized ones. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind will be moderate to strong.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals and has a loosely bonded surface. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from southwesterly directions, further wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released easily.
Avalanches can additionally in very isolated cases be released in the weakly bonded old snow. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some regions up to 10 cm of snow fell in the last few days. The wind will transport the snow.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals and has a loosely bonded surface. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack.
Steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases.
Tendency
Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force southwesterly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily.
Avalanches can additionally in very isolated cases be released in the weakly bonded old snow. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some localities up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The southwesterly wind will transport the new snow. The wind slabs will be deposited on a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals and has a loosely bonded surface.
Steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases.
Tendency
Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of the new snow. Especially in the south up to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Wednesday. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the new snow. Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.
Danger level
From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. The avalanche prone locations are rare.
Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released, in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are only small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.
Snowpack
Some snow will fall in some localities. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Hard wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes. Steep sunny slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from westerly directions, small wind slabs formed in the last few days in isolated cases. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations.
Tendency
Increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of the new snow. Over a wide area up to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the new snow. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
