Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can 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 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular 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. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Avalanches can reach medium size.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind, clearly visible wind slabs will form on Sunday adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. The fresh wind slabs are mostly only small but can be released easily. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northwesterly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form on Sunday in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas as well as at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on north and east facing slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. These can be released in isolated cases.
At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. They are covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.
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 altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. 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.
At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
The avalanches can be released by people. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep northwest, 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
Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack especially on shady slopes. The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
The avalanche prone locations are rare. Low avalanche danger will prevail.
