Wind slabs represent the main danger. Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous. Moist and wet avalanches require caution.
Several medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large slab avalanches are possible in particular on wind-loaded slopes. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. From early morning the likelihood of natural moist avalanches being released will increase gradually below approximately 2200 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used slopes above approximately 1600 m. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. The current avalanche situation calls for great caution and restraint.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
The wind slabs of last week are poorly bonded with the old snowpack. Precarious weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack on little used shady slopes. In addition the danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase as the day progresses.
Tendency
Wednesday: The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2600m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Weakly bonded old snow and wet snow require caution. Fresh wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
Small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as the penetration by moisture increases. This applies in particular on steep north and east facing slopes below approximately 2200 m, and elsewhere below approximately 2600 m.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also on sunny slopes in high Alpine regions. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size.
In addition the fresh wind slabs should be taken into account, in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines at elevated altitudes. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario dp.5: snowfall after a long period of cold
The surface of the snowpack will cool hardly at all during the overcast night and will soften quickly. The weather conditions will give rise to increasing softening of the snowpack at intermediate and high altitudes. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used shady slopes. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong southwesterly wind, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days adjacent to ridgelines. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
Moderate avalanche danger will prevail. Weakly bonded old snow and wet snow require caution.
EARLIER Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2200m
Wind slab
2600m
LATER Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2600m
Wind slab
2600m
Increase in danger of wet and gliding avalanches as the penetration by moisture increases. Fresh wind slabs at elevated altitudes.
Small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as the penetration by moisture increases. This applies in particular on steep north and east facing slopes below approximately 2200 m, and elsewhere below approximately 2600 m. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of wet loose snow avalanches being released will increase. On very steep slopes small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible.
In addition the mostly small wind slabs of the last few days adjacent to ridgelines on north facing slopes are capable of being triggered in isolated cases still, in particular at elevated altitudes. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to increasing softening of the snowpack. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong southerly foehn wind, small wind slabs formed in the last few days. These are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Faceted weak layers exist deeper in the old snowpack on little used shady slopes.
Tendency
The weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to increasing softening of the snowpack. Wet snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
On very steep slopes individual mostly small wet loose snow avalanches are possible. Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Mostly avalanches are small.
Snowpack
At intermediate and high altitudes the snowpack will only just freeze. The weather conditions will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on steep shady slopes.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will prevail. The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will soften during the day.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Slight increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of wet loose snow avalanches being released will increase. On extremely steep slopes individual small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized wet loose snow avalanches are possible. In addition individual gliding avalanches are possible. This applies in particular in the regions with a lot of snow.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
The weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to increasing softening of the snowpack. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
The conditions are generally favourable. The weather conditions will give rise to increasing softening of the snowpack.
