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. In particular on steep south facing slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized natural avalanches are possible. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation this applies in particular.
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. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Some snow will fall in some regions. The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Wind slab
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 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. In particular on steep south facing slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized natural avalanches are possible. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation this applies in particular.
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. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Some snow will fall in some regions. The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes.
