Avalanches can in isolated cases penetrate deep layers. Wind slabs require caution.
In isolated cases avalanches can be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 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 older wind slabs can in very isolated cases be released, but they will be small in most cases. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation wet loose snow avalanches are possible, but they can reach medium size in isolated cases, especially on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2800 m. In particular on steep grassy slopes mostly small gliding avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.10: springtime scenario
Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. The fresh snow of the last few days and the mostly small wind slabs to be found in particular adjacent to riddgelines are lying on soft layers on shady slopes.
Especially on steep sunny slopes, a partially stable melt-freeze crust formed. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good over a wide area. A clear night will be followed in the early morning by quite favourable conditions generally. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on very steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
A clear night will be followed in the early morning by quite favourable conditions mostly. Gradual increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2000m
Persistent weak layer
2000m
In some localities increase in danger of moist and wet snow slides as a consequence of warming during the day. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in very isolated cases. In addition the fresh wind slabs should be taken into account.
In isolated cases avalanches can be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. The fresh wind slabs can in very isolated cases be released, but they will be small in most cases. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes, in isolated cases also adjacent to ridgelines, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Loose snow avalanches are possible as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.10: springtime scenario
As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface at the weekend. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on steep shady slopes. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good over a wide area. The surface of the snowpack will soften during the day, in particular on steep sunny slopes at intermediate and high altitudes, as well as in all aspects at low altitude.
Tendency
In some localities increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
Danger level
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
The older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. This applies in particular in the east. The avalanche prone locations are rare but are easy to recognise. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines at elevated altitudes.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more wet loose snow avalanches are possible, even medium-sized ones, in particular on very steep sunny slopes.
On steep grassy slopes small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies in particular in the west and below approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
The old wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes.
Since Sunday the weather has been mild. As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface at the weekend, especially on sunny slopes. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good. Steep sunny slopes, high altitudes: The surface of the snowpack will soften during the day.
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Slight increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wet snow
2800m
A clear night will be followed in the early morning by quite favourable conditions generally. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in very isolated cases.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in very isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation wet loose snow avalanches are possible, but they can reach medium size in isolated cases, especially on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2800 m.
The older wind slabs can in very isolated cases be released by small loads, but they will be small in most cases. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at elevated altitudes. They are very rare and are easy to recognise.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.10: springtime scenario
Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. The older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes.
Especially on steep sunny slopes, a partially stable melt-freeze crust formed. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good over a wide area. A clear night will be followed in the early morning by quite favourable conditions generally. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on very steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
A clear night will be followed in the early morning by quite favourable conditions generally. Gradual increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
Danger level
A mostly favourable avalanche situation will prevail. On very steep sunny slopes the danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase during the day.
In some localities increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
In all altitude zones less snow than usual is lying. As a consequence of highly fluctuating temperatures and solar radiation the snowpack consolidated. These weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes.
