As a consequence of a strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by winter sport participants. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2500 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 2500 m, and adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects. Avalanches can also penetrate down to the ground and reach quite a large size. This applies on very steep shady slopes in particular at high altitude.
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 2500 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
The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Thus far only isolated mostly small moist loose snow slides are possible as a consequence of warming during the day. 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.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
In these regions only a little snow is lying. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Below the tree line no snow is lying.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released, in particular by large loads. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Mostly avalanches are small.
As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of moist snow slides being released will increase a little.
Snowpack
Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on steep shady slopes, in particular at elevated altitudes.
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
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. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of moist loose snow avalanches being released will increase a little on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be quite 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. Towards its base, the snowpack is moist, especially on sunny slopes, as well as in all aspects below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
Danger level
A favourable avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases and mostly by large additional loads, in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m and on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2800 m. Avalanches can in some cases reach medium size.
As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of moist loose snow avalanches being released will increase a little in particular on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.10: springtime scenario
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be quite 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. Towards its base, the snowpack is moist, especially on sunny slopes, as well as in all aspects 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 2600 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2800 m.
Tendency
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 2600 m.
