Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in isolated cases by winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Such 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. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. The avalanches are medium-sized.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack especially on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes, especially between approximately 2000 and 2400 m. The southerly wind will transport only a little snow. 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. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released in the old snowpack.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2400m
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in isolated cases by winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east 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. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southerly directions, rather small wind slabs will form, especially on near-ridge shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack especially on west, north and east facing slopes. These can only be released in isolated cases. 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. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Weak layers deep in the old snowpack represent the main danger.
Winter sport participants can release avalanches in isolated cases, with a large load in most cases. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate deep layers and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at elevated altitudes. The somewhat older 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. This also applies in isolated cases on south facing slopes in high Alpine regions.
In particular intermediate altitudes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last few days.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
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 on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, and 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
The snowpack is largely stable. The southerly wind will transport only a little snow.
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 snowpack will be soft on wind-protected shady slopes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
A favourable avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
On shady slopes a moderate avalanche danger will be encountered in some localities.
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released by large loads, caution is to be exercised in particular in the regions with a lot of snow, and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. The avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above the tree line. Mostly avalanches are small.
Snowpack
The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep northwest to north to northeast facing slopes above approximately 1900 m. As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last few days.
Tendency
The avalanche prone locations are rather rare. At elevated altitudes a moderate avalanche danger will prevail.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
The avalanches can in isolated cases be released by large loads, caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Mostly avalanches are small.
Snowpack
The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep northwest to north to northeast facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. 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 surface of the snowpack will soften during the day.
Tendency
The avalanche prone locations are rare. Low avalanche danger will prevail.
