Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, 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. In particular in regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more widespread and the danger is greater. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Avalanches can reach medium size.
The older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. Avalanches can reach medium size in particular on shady slopes. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases also on steep sunny slopes. At high altitude and in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some snow will fall in the evening in particular in the west. As a consequence of a strong wind from northerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The older wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Precarious weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow are to be critically assessed. Until Monday the weather will be cold. These weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
The fresh and older wind slabs represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong northwesterly wind, further wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh and older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2200 m. Caution is to be exercised on near-ridge slopes. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. They are sometimes covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise.
Small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Up to 10 cm of snow will fall. As a consequence of the occasionally strong northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form during the night. These are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular above approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Until Monday the weather will be cold. These weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant, in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.
Mostly avalanches are rather 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.
In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the avalanche danger is a little higher.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a strong wind from northerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The older wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Individual weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes.
The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations over a wide area. Only a little snow is lying.
Tendency
Wind slabs require caution. Until Monday the weather will be cold. These weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2400m
The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger. Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack necessitate caution.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong northwesterly wind, further wind slabs will form during the course of the night in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh and older wind slabs can be released 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 slopes above approximately 2200 m. At elevated altitudes the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase.
Avalanches can additionally in some places 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 dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Some snow will fall in some regions, in particular in the west. As a consequence of the occasionally strong westerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form in the course of the day.
Shady slopes above approximately 2200 m: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular above approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Until Monday the weather will be cold. These weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong northwesterly wind, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on near-ridge slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Hardly any more gliding avalanches are to be expected.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of the occasionally strong northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form during the course of the night.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Steep sunny slopes: The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on a crust.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Until Monday the weather will be cold. These weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
