Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Fresh wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. Avalanches can reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. They are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for a certain restraint.
Fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.
On steep grassy slopes individual small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of moist loose snow slides being released will increase a little on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.5: snowfall after a long period of cold dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The weather conditions will facilitate a slow strengthening of the snowpack.
Shady slopes: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack in particular on little used shady slopes. The fresh wind slabs of Monday are lying on soft layers especially on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Wind slabs at high altitude.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2400m
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Fresh wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
Avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also on sunny slopes in high Alpine regions. Avalanches can in some cases release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach quite a large size.
Individual loose snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.5: snowfall after a long period of cold dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, wind slabs formed on Monday especially in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used shady slopes.
The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. The high humditiy gave rise to moistening of the snowpack in some cases also at high altitude.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a stabilisation of the snowpack. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs at elevated altitudes. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. Wind-loaded slopes where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are unfavourable. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on little used shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. Avalanche prone locations are to be found also on sunny slopes in high Alpine regions.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche situation is more precarious. Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large avalanches are possible.
Careful route selection and spacing between individuals are recommended.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In particular in the south up to 10 cm of snow will fall on Monday.
The more recent wind slabs are bonding poorly with the old snowpack. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the centre of the old snowpack especially on little used shady slopes.
The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a stabilisation of the snowpack. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2400m
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Fresh wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. Avalanches can reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. They are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for a certain restraint.
Fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.
On steep grassy slopes individual small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of moist loose snow slides being released will increase a little on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.5: snowfall after a long period of cold dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The weather conditions facilitated a strengthening of the snowpack.
Shady slopes: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack in particular on little used shady slopes. The fresh wind slabs of Monday are lying on soft layers especially on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Wind slabs at high altitude.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.
Fresh wind slabs are in isolated cases prone to triggering. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on near-ridge north and west facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. They are easy to recognise. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in little used backcountry terrain above approximately 2200 m, especially on very steep shady slopes.
As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of moist loose snow slides being released will increase a little on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.5: snowfall after a long period of cold
Shady slopes: As a consequence of a moderate wind from easterly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed on Monday adjacent to ridgelines on north and west facing slopes. They are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Faceted weak layers exist deeper in the old snowpack on little used shady slopes.
Sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The more recent wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above approximately 1800 m. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized and can be released in some cases by a single winter sport participant.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In particular in the south up to 10 cm of snow will fall.
The more recent wind slabs are bonding poorly with the old snowpack. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the centre of the old snowpack especially on little used shady slopes.
The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a stabilisation of the snowpack. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided. Individual gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible.
Fresh wind slabs are in isolated cases prone to triggering. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on near-ridge north and west facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. They are easy to recognise. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases.
On steep grassy slopes small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible, in particular in the northwest. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of moist loose snow slides being released will increase a little on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Shady slopes: As a consequence of a moderate wind from easterly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed on Monday adjacent to ridgelines on north and west facing slopes. They are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable.
Sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes, in particular adjacent to ridgelines.
Individual small gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
The snowpack is largely stable. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions are generally favourable.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Wind slabs require caution.
Fresh wind slabs are in individual cases still prone to triggering. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above approximately 2000 m. Mostly avalanches are small.
The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on little used shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In the last few days the wind was moderate to strong at times. The wind has transported the new snow. The mostly small wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a rapid stabilisation of the snowpack.
