Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places. Avalanches can release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. This applies in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. In addition the wind slabs of the last few days in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are capable of being triggered in some locations. This applies on steep shady slopes in particular above approximately 2400 m. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of loose snow avalanches being released will increase, in particular on very steep sunny slopes. They can in some cases release the saturated snowpack and reach large size in isolated cases.
Gliding avalanches can also occur. This applies on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
dp.9: graupel blanketed with snow dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack over a wide area in particular on sunny slopes.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area in all aspects below approximately 2400 m.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Gliding snow
2400m
Wind slabs require caution.
Wind slabs can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above approximately 2400 m. Avalanches are medium-sized. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of loose snow avalanches being released will increase, in particular on very steep sunny slopes. They can in some cases release the saturated snowpack.
Gliding avalanches can also occur. This applies on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
dp.9: graupel blanketed with snow dp.2: gliding snow
The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack over a wide area in particular on sunny slopes.
Tendency
Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area in all aspects below approximately 2400 m.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Wet snow
2400m
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution. There is a danger of moist avalanches. Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous.
More recent wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects above approximately 2000 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.
Small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as the moisture increases. This applies in particular on steep slopes above the tree line. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases 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. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.10: springtime scenario
As a consequence of a storm force wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days especially adjacent to ridgelines. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will soften during the day. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at intermediate altitudes. Below the tree line a little snow is lying.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2200m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. The danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase during the day.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases 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. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized, caution is to be exercised in particular above approximately 2200 m, in particular on southwest, north and east facing slopes.
As a consequence of wind, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days especially adjacent to ridgelines. Wind slabs can in some places be released by small loads. Avalanches can in some cases be released in deep layers and reach medium size. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation loose snow avalanches are possible as the day progresses, even medium-sized ones.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.10: springtime scenario
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. More recent wind slabs are lying on soft layers. This applies especially on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften earlier than the day before. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at intermediate altitudes. Below the tree line a little snow is lying.
Tendency
The weather will be mild over a wide area. The danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase during the day.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2400m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m and on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Wind slabs can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust.
This applies in particular on sunny slopes.
Tendency
Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area in all aspects below approximately 2400 m.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
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 at elevated altitudes. Mostly avalanches are small.
Snowpack
The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will soften quickly. 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. Only a little snow is now lying.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Danger level
The danger of moist and wet 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. As a consequence of the solar radiation, the likelihood of avalanches being released will increase gradually in particular on steep grassy slopes in all altitude zones. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
As a consequence of wind from northerly directions, wind slabs formed in the last few days especially adjacent to ridgelines. Caution is to be exercised in particular above approximately 1900 m. These can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant. Avalanches can in isolated cases reach medium size. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places in particular on steep shady slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 1900 m. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will soften quickly.
Individual 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 a little snow is lying.
