Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Slight increase in danger of moist avalanches as a consequence of solar radiation.
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 very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m and on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized.
As a consequence of solar radiation only isolated moist avalanches are possible. This applies in particular on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m.
Individual gliding avalanches can also occur. Caution is to be exercised on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
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 2400 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m.
As a consequence of falling temperatures the snowpack will consolidate. As a consequence of falling temperatures a crust will form on the surface. The old snowpack will be in most cases moist. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wet snow
2200m
Treeline
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. In some localities increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of solar radiation.
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 very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. As a consequence of the solar radiation, the likelihood of moist and wet avalanches being released will increase a little. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2200 m. Avalanches can in some cases release the wet snowpack. Mostly they are medium-sized. Gliding avalanches can also occur, in particular on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario dp.2: gliding snow
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 2400 m. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at intermediate altitudes. Below the tree line a little snow is lying.
Tendency
Decrease in danger of wet avalanches as the temperature drops.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Weakly bonded old snow requires 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 very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m and on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized.
As a consequence of solar radiation moist loose snow slides are to be expected. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes in the regions exposed to precipitation.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong northeasterly wind, clearly visible wind slabs will form. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions.
Individual gliding avalanches can also occur. Caution is to be exercised on grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
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 2400 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on shady slopes in high Alpine regions. Some snow will fall in particular in the northeast. As a consequence of falling temperatures the snowpack will consolidate. As a consequence of falling temperatures a crust will form on the surface. The old snowpack will be in most cases moist. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep slopes above approximately 2400 m.
Danger level
A favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
Currently there are quite favourable avalanche conditions generally. Individual avalanche prone locations for gliding avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
Some snow will fall in particular in the east. As a consequence of falling temperatures the snowpack will consolidate. As a consequence of falling temperatures a crust will form on the surface. The old snowpack will be in most cases moist. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
A favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
Danger level
2800m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2800m
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
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 decrease gradually.
Thus far only isolated small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as the temperature drops. 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 some places in particular on steep shady slopes. These avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are difficult to recognise. 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 dp.2: gliding snow
The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Individual weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on steep shady slopes. Below the tree line a little snow is lying.
Tendency
Decrease in danger of wet avalanches as the temperature drops.
