Avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size.
Single winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. 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. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche situation is more favourable in highly frequented off-piste terrain. In addition medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible.
Meticulous route selection is recommended.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.2: gliding snow
The deep wind slabs of the last few days are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line. 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
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as a consequence of warming.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Gliding snow
2400m
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are unfavourable.
Single winter sport participants can release avalanches 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. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.
Defensive route selection is important.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.2: gliding snow
The deep wind slabs of the last few days are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line. They are covered with new snow and therefore barely recognisable.
Weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack on sunny slopes. This applies in particular in high Alpine regions.
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
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.
Defensive route selection is recommended.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
The fresh wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line.
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
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
The wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. The avalanches are rather small. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The rather small wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
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.
