The new snow and wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence. Weak layers deep in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.
A lot more new snow than expected in the south: Especially in regions exposed to heavier precipitation and above the tree line the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. The fresh snow and local wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places, including medium-sized ones. Avalanches can in isolated cases penetrate deep layers and reach quite a large size. Weak layers in the old snowpack are difficult to recognise. 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.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
In some regions up to 25 cm of snow has fallen. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line. The snowpack remains unfavourable also on rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes. In particular slopes that have been little used this winter thus far where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are dangerous.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated critically.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Wind slab
2200m
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 fresh snow and local wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on steep shady slopes and at high altitude. 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 dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. In some regions up to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line. The snowpack remains unfavourable also on rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes. In particular slopes that have been little used this winter thus far where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are dangerous.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2200m
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack by people. This applies in particular in little used terrain at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, also on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2800 m. Such 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, sometimes easily released wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. These are rather small. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. 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. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on wind-protected shady slopes at elevated altitudes. 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. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Some snow has fallen in the south.
Tendency
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
As a consequence of new snow and wind an unfavourable avalanche situation will be encountered in some localities. On shady slopes a moderate avalanche danger will prevail.
A lot more new snow than expected in the south: In some regions up to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released, mostly 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. Sometimes avalanches are medium-sized.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some regions up to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line. The snowpack remains unfavourable in particular on rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes. In particular slopes that have been little used this winter thus far where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are especially dangerous.
Tendency
The avalanche prone locations are covered with new snow. At elevated altitudes a moderate avalanche danger will be encountered in some regions.
Danger level
A favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
Winter sport participants can release avalanches now only rarely. Very isolated avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines. The avalanches are small. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
The snowpack is largely stable.
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 prevail.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
The avalanches can in isolated cases be released, mostly by large loads in isolated cases. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes at high altitude, caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are small.
Snowpack
Some snow has fallen. 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 moist at low and intermediate altitudes.
Tendency
The avalanche prone locations are rare. Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Danger level
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases by winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes at high altitude. Caution is to be exercised 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.
On grassy slopes individual small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies on sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m.
In addition the fresh wind slabs of the last two days in the regions that are exposed to the foehn wind, in the Karwendel Mountains are prone to triggering in some locations, especially on near-ridge shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.2: gliding snow
In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack especially on shady slopes, in particular between approximately 2000 and 2400 m. The southerly wind has transported 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.
Tendency
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
