Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in isolated cases by winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely 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. Avalanches can reach medium size.
As a consequence of wind from northwesterly directions, clearly visible wind slabs formed in the last few days at elevated altitudes. This applies especially adjacent to ridgelines on very steep north and east facing slopes. They are mostly only small but can be released in isolated cases. 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. Mostly small wind slabs formed. These are lying on soft layers in particular on near-ridge north and east facing slopes. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. These can only be released in isolated cases.
The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to gradual softening 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
As a consequence of rising temperatures and solar radiation the snow drift accumulations will stabilise. Weak layers near the ground can still be released in very isolated cases in particular on extremely steep shady slopes.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northwesterly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular adjacent to ridgelines on north and east facing slopes. This also applies in isolated cases at a distance from ridgelines in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The wind slabs are to be avoided in terrain where there is a danger of falling.
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. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on near-ridge north and east facing slopes. 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 gradual softening 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
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Danger level
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
Wind slabs are in individual cases still prone to triggering on extremely steep north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The small wind slabs are to be avoided 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 gradual softening 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.
