New snow and wind slabs are to be assessed with care and prudence. Loose snow avalanches are to be expected.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from variable directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. They are covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in near-ground layers also. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. In steep gullies avalanches can in some cases reach medium size. Shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. The Avalanche Warning Service currently has only a small amount of information that has been collected in the field, so that the avalanche danger should be investigated especially thoroughly in the relevant locality.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack in gullies and bowls.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a very slow settling of the snowpack.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from variable directions, wind slabs formed in the last few days. Avalanches can be released in near-ground layers in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. This applies even in case of a single winter sport participant. In steep gullies they can reach medium size. Shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. The Avalanche Warning Service currently has only a small amount of information that has been collected in the field, so that the avalanche danger should be investigated especially thoroughly in the relevant locality.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. This applies especially on shady slopes above approximately 1800 m in places that are protected from the wind.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from variable directions, wind slabs formed in the last few days. Avalanches can be released in near-ground layers in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. This applies even in case of a single winter sport participant. In steep gullies they can reach medium size. Shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. The Avalanche Warning Service currently has only a small amount of information that has been collected in the field, so that the avalanche danger should be investigated especially thoroughly in the relevant locality.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. This applies especially on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m in places that are protected from the wind.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from variable directions, wind slabs formed especially in gullies and bowls. These can in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. The Avalanche Warning Service currently has only a small amount of information that has been collected in the field, so that the avalanche danger should be investigated especially thoroughly in the relevant locality.
Snowpack
Wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The weather conditions will facilitate a slow settling of the snowpack.
