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
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.
