As a consequence of a strong wind, wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines on south, east and west facing slopes. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in some places. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. In particular, however, the wind slabs of the last few days adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are capable of being triggered in some locations. (--), caution is to be exercised on wind-loaded slopes in particular above approximately 2600 m, and on steep southeast, south and southwest facing slopes. Avalanches can release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach medium size. This applies on steep shady slopes in particular above approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind 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 a consequence of the sometimes strong wind the wind slabs have increased in size. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Below the tree line a little snow is lying.
Tendency
Decrease in danger of wet avalanches as the temperature drops.
Danger level
A favourable avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases by winter sport participants. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m and on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2800 m. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized.
The mostly small wind slabs of the last two days are in some cases prone to triggering especially on very steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Individual gliding avalanches can also occur. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good. The surface of the snowpack has frozen to form a strong crust and will soften during the day. This applies in particular on sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be in most cases moist, especially on sunny slopes, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m.
Isolated 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 2800 m.
The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on shady slopes in high Alpine regions.
Tendency
Slight increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on extremely 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
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good. The surface of the snowpack has frozen to form a strong crust and will soften during the day. This applies in particular on sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be in most cases moist, especially on sunny slopes, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
A favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
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
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
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
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.
