Danger level

2400m

Persistent weak layer

2400m

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.

Avalanches can in some places be released in near-ground layers on very steep shady slopes. Avalanches can in isolated cases reach medium size. The wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence especially on very steep west, north and east facing slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above approximately 2400 m.
Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

Snowpack

dp.1: deep persistent weak layer

Less snow than usual is lying in all altitude zones. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.
Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack in shady places that are protected from the wind.
Steep sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack.

Tendency

The weather will be mild.

Danger level

Low avalanche danger will prevail.

Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released, but they will be small in most cases. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.

Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

Snowpack

Steep shady slopes: In isolated cases various wind slab layers are lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack.

Very steep sunny slopes: The weather conditions gave rise to significant moistening of the snowpack. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good over a wide area.
Very early morning: The snowpack is moist and its surface has a crust. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to slight softening of the snowpack.

The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

Tendency

The weather will be mild.