Danger level

treeline

Wind slab

Treeline

Weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. In addition the wind slabs also in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain are capable of being triggered still.

As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, sometimes easily released wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. On steep shady slopes and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain slab avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer

The snowpack will become in most cases subject to considerable local variations. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded still only poorly with the old snowpack.

Tendency

Friday: The avalanche danger will persist.

Danger level

Low avalanche danger will prevail.

The old wind slabs are small and unlikely to be released now. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes, in particular in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.

Snowpack

Only a little snow is now lying. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.
Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface.

Tendency

Friday: The avalanche danger will persist.