The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are precarious.
Single winter sport participants can release avalanches very easily, including large ones. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, also on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are covered with new snow and are therefore barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. In addition medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. An increasing number of small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of solar radiation.
Extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and great restraint are important.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 30 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, deep wind slabs formed. The deep wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. They are covered with new snow and therefore barely recognisable.
The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes remain unfavourable.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
New snow
Treeline
New snow and wind slabs above approximately 1800 m. In addition the sometimes large wind slabs of the last two days at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions are capable of being triggered. Weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind, sometimes easily released wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche danger is close to the boundary with danger level 4 (high). On steep slopes and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain slab avalanches are possible, even large ones.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Over a wide area over a wide area 30 to 70 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Monday above approximately 1800 m. The snowpack will become in most cases subject to considerable local variations. The various wind slabs have bonded poorly with the old snowpack. The rain gave rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area below approximately 1700 m.
Tendency
Thursday: The avalanche danger will decrease.
Danger level
1600m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1600m
Gliding snow
2400m
Wind slab
2000m
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are to some extent unfavourable.
Single winter sport participants can release avalanches very easily. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, also on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. In addition medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. An increasing number of small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of solar radiation.
Caution and restraint are important.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, deep wind slabs formed. The deep wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects.
The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes remain to some extent unfavourable.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
New snow
Treeline
Gliding snow
2400m
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are to some extent unfavourable.
Single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily, including medium-sized ones. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, also on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are covered with new snow and are therefore barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. In addition small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. An increasing number of small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of solar radiation.
Extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and great restraint are important.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, deep wind slabs formed. The deep wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. They are covered with new snow and therefore barely recognisable. They are lying on soft layers on shady slopes.
The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes remain to some extent unfavourable.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
New snow
Treeline
Wind slab
Treeline
New snow and wind slabs above approximately 1800 m. In addition the wind slabs in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain are capable of being triggered. Weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes.
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, even large ones.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Over a wide area over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 2000 m. The snowpack will become in most cases subject to considerable local variations. The various wind slabs have bonded poorly with the old snowpack. The rain gave rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area below approximately 1900 m.
Tendency
Thursday: The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
1600m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1600m
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are to some extent unfavourable.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force southwesterly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed over a wide area. These can be released easily in some cases. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, also on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily.
Caution and restraint are advisable.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Over a wide area 10 to 30 cm of snow has fallen. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, extensive wind slabs formed. The fresh wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects. They are lying on soft layers on shady slopes.
Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are to some extent unfavourable.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Dry and moist avalanches require caution.
Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep slopes at high altitude, also on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line. The various wind slabs have bonded poorly with the old snowpack. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.
Snowpack
The rain gave rise on Tuesday to thorough wetting of the snowpack below approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of falling temperatures a crust formed on the surface during the night. The rain gave rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area below approximately 1900 m. Over a wide area new snow is lying on a wet snowpack. The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are to some extent precarious.
Tendency
Thursday: The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force southwesterly wind, further wind slabs formed. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow has fallen. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs formed. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes.
Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily, caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as at the base of rock walls. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility.
Individual gliding avalanches and wet snow slides are possible, especially on steep grassy slopes below the tree line.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed. This applies in particular at high altitude. New snow is lying on a moist old snowpack. This applies below the tree line.
