Increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
An increasing number of small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. 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 isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size.
In addition the mostly small wind slabs should be taken into account, in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines in high Alpine regions. 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 freeze to form a strong crust. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing softening of the snowpack.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. The mostly small wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
The surface of the snowpack will cool hardly at all during the overcast night. Some snow will fall in some regions, in particular on the Main Alpine Ridge and in the High Tauern.
EARLIER Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wet snow
2200m
LATER Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wet snow
2600m
Wind slabs and wet snow represent the main danger. Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous.
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 2600 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, and in gullies and bowls. A few gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible. The current avalanche situation calls for careful route selection.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.10: springtime scenario
The wind slabs of recent weeks remain in some cases prone to triggering in particular on steep shady slopes. 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
Saturday: Some snow will fall over a wide area. The avalanche danger will persist.
EARLIER Danger level
LATER Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be only a slight increase in the danger of wet avalanches.
In particular on extremely steep sunny slopes individual small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized wet loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. 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 surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften during the day. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
The surface of the snowpack will cool hardly at all during the overcast night. Down to 1500 m snow will fall over a wide area.
EARLIER Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
LATER Danger level
1700m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1700m
Moist and wet avalanches require caution. Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous.
From early morning the likelihood of moist and wet avalanches being released will increase gradually in all altitude zones. 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 slopes above approximately 1700 m. The current avalanche situation calls for careful route selection.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be an increase in the danger of moist and wet avalanches to level 2 (moderate). Precarious weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack on little used shady slopes.
Tendency
Saturday: Some snow will fall over a wide area. The avalanche danger will persist.
EARLIER Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
LATER Danger level
2800m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2800m
Gliding snow
2600m
The danger of wet and gliding avalanches will increase during the day.
Small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. This applies in particular on steep north and east facing slopes below approximately 2200 m, and elsewhere below approximately 2600 m.
In addition the mostly small wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines on north facing slopes are capable of being triggered in very isolated cases still, in particular in high Alpine regions. 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 surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften during the day.
The somewhat older wind slabs 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.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
The surface of the snowpack will cool hardly at all during the overcast night. Down to 1500 m snow will fall over a wide area.
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
The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing softening of the snowpack. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on steep shady slopes.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Below the tree line only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will prevail. The surface of the snowpack will cool hardly at all during the overcast night.
