Wind slabs require caution. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.
The fresh and older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. This also applies in isolated cases on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes.
Avalanches can release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow by a single winter sport participant. 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 at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Some snow will fall. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from northerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes.
Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow are to be assessed with care and prudence. The 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 wind from northeasterly directions, further wind slabs formed in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in all aspects above approximately 2200 m. Caution is to be exercised on near-ridge slopes. In little used backcountry terrain the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are especially unfavourable.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of the occasionally strong northeasterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular above approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
Wind slabs require caution. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous.
The fresh and older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. This also applies in isolated cases on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches can additionally in some places be released in the weakly bonded old snow. Avalanches can release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach medium size. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form in all regions. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2200 m. Precarious weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes.
Tendency
During the night the weather will be partly cloudy. The weather conditions will prevent a stabilisation of the snowpack. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow are to be critically assessed.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger, 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.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a strong wind from northerly directions, wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh and older wind slabs are lying 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. In these regions only a little snow is lying.
Tendency
During the night the weather will be partly cloudy. The weather conditions will prevent a stabilisation of the snowpack. Wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant, in particular on shady slopes above the tree line. The 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 to storm force 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 wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes.
Faceted weak layers exist 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. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack necessitate caution.
The fresh and older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. This also applies in isolated cases on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Caution is to be exercised in particular on near-ridge slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Avalanches can release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.
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, when entering gullies and bowls for example.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form in particular on the Main Alpine Ridge. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2200 m.
Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular above approximately 2400 m.
Tendency
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong northeasterly wind, further wind slabs formed in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Caution is to be exercised on near-ridge slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Little snow will fall. As a consequence of the occasionally strong northeasterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant, in particular on shady slopes above the tree line. The 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
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from northerly directions, rather small wind slabs will form. The wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes.
Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes.
Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a little snow is lying.
