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 from northwesterly directions, clearly visible wind slabs formed since Sunday in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines on very steep north and east facing slopes. They are mostly only small but can in some cases be released easily. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. 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
In the last few days the wind was moderate to strong in the vicinity of peaks. Adjacent to ridgelines on north and east facing slopes mostly small wind slabs formed. These are lying on soft layers. 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. Released avalanches and stability tests have confirmed this situation. Isolated medium-sized slab avalanches have been released by people in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.
The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes. 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
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Fresh wind slabs are mostly shallow but in some cases prone to triggering.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northwesterly directions, clearly visible wind slabs formed since Sunday in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. This also applies in isolated cases at a distance from ridgelines in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. They are mostly only small but can in some cases be released easily. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep north and east facing slopes. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. 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.
On steep grassy slopes individual small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies in particular in the west on steep grassy slopes especially below approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
In the last few days the wind was moderate to strong in the vicinity of peaks. Adjacent to ridgelines on north and east facing slopes mostly small wind slabs formed. These are lying on soft layers. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. These are unlikely to be released now.
The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes. 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
Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wind slab
2200m
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 from northwesterly directions, clearly visible wind slabs formed since Sunday in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines on very steep north and east facing slopes. They are mostly only small but can in some cases be released easily. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. 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
In the last few days the wind was moderate to strong in the vicinity of peaks. Adjacent to ridgelines on north and east facing slopes mostly small wind slabs formed. These are lying on soft layers. 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. Released avalanches and stability tests have confirmed this situation. Isolated medium-sized slab avalanches have been released by people in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.
The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes. 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.
Danger level
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
The more recent wind slabs are in isolated cases prone to triggering on very steep north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Wind slabs are to be avoided in particular in terrain where there is a danger of falling.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The mostly shallow wind slabs of the last few days are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to east facing aspects. They are in isolated cases prone to triggering at elevated altitudes.
The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
