As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong southwesterly 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 individual slab avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
In particular in the west and in the south 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Thursday. The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. The snowpack will become in most cases subject to considerable local variations. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the snowpack.
Tendency
Saturday: The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
The small wind slabs represent the main danger.
The soft wind slabs represent the main danger, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In particular in the south 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until midday. The fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last few days. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Saturday: The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The more recent wind slabs can be released in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a moderate to strong southwesterly wind, mostly small wind slabs will form adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface. Less snow than usual is lying. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
As a consequence of a sometimes strong northwesterly wind, wind slabs will form. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Slight increase in avalanche danger at elevated altitudes. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The more recent wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a sometimes strong southerly foehn wind, small wind slabs will form in particular in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. The clearly visible wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack on shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack.
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. On sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
A mostly favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The small wind slabs can be released in isolated cases on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Caution is to be exercised on near-ridge slopes, as well as in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Wind slabs are to be avoided in particular in terrain where there is a danger of falling.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southerly directions, small wind slabs formed since Wednesday in isolated cases, especially on near-ridge shady slopes.
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. On steep sunny slopes below the tree line hardly any snow is lying.
Some rain will fall in some regions. This applies below approximately 2000 m, in particular in the northwest along the border with Vorarlberg and in the Allgäu Alps.
Tendency
Wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Wind slabs require caution.
The more recent wind slabs can be released in isolated cases on extremely steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The wind will be moderate to strong in some regions. Shady slopes: The small wind slabs are in isolated cases prone to triggering. The snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially in places that are protected from the wind. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist deeper in the old snowpack. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface. On sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will prevail. Wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Some snow will fall until midday. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Wind slabs are mostly small but to be assessed critically. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes, in particular in gullies and bowls. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
In particular in the south 5 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until midday. Only a little snow is now lying. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
Friday: The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Older 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 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
Low avalanche danger will prevail. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
