Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack.
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 2400 m. Such avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized.
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 shady slopes. These can only be released in isolated cases. The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Some snow will fall in some regions.
Tendency
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Some snow will fall in some regions. Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack.
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. Such avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized.
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 snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Some snow will fall in some regions.
Tendency
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Fresh wind slabs at high altitude. Some snow will fall in some regions.
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 in particular in the west on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m.
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 snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. The snowpack will be soft on wind-protected shady slopes. This applies at elevated altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Some snow will fall in some regions.
Tendency
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
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. The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. The snowpack will be soft on wind-protected shady slopes. This applies at elevated altitudes.
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Some snow will fall in some regions.
