Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released by small loads and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The old 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. Weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack also on south facing slopes. This applies in particular in high Alpine regions. As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last few days, especially on steep sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. This applies in particular on south facing slopes.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2400m
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche situation is more favourable in highly frequented off-piste terrain. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs will form in the course of the day.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The sometimes strong wind will transport the snow. The mostly small wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on near-ridge shady slopes. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack in particular on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes.
As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last few days, especially on steep sunny slopes.
The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. This applies in particular on south facing slopes.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Wind slab
2400m
Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases by winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Avalanches can in isolated cases penetrate deep layers and reach quite a large size. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs will form, especially on near-ridge shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack especially on west, north and east facing slopes. These are in some cases prone to triggering.
As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last few days, especially on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2800 m. The snowpack will be soft on wind-protected shady slopes.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs will form in the course of the day, in particular on near-ridge shady slopes. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases in particular in extremely steep terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. The avalanches are rather small. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The southwesterly wind will transport only a little snow. The snowpack is faceted. It is largely stable. The snowpack will be soft on wind-protected shady slopes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last few days, especially on steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
A favourable avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.
