As a consequence of the strong to storm force northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. The wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. This applies especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
In isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m.
Mostly avalanches are small.
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
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Shady slopes above approximately 2600 m: Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. A little snow is lying in all altitude zones. Steep south facing slopes: Hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form. These represent the main danger.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Persistent weak layer
2600m
The wind slabs represent the main danger.
As a consequence of the strong to storm force northerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. This applies especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The wind slabs are bonding poorly with the old snowpack. The wind slabs of Tuesday are prone to triggering in all aspects above approximately 2400 m. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Mostly avalanches are small. In isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m. In very isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. Even a small avalanche can sweep snow sport participants along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. In particular shady slopes, above approximately 2600 m: Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. Steep south facing slopes: Hardly any snow is lying.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Here only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.
Tendency
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form on Wednesday. These represent the main danger.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
The fresh wind slabs are small and can only be released in isolated cases. Very isolated avalanche prone locations are to be found 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
Little snow will fall. The wind will be strong in some regions. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on shady slopes, in particular above approximately 2600 m.
The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Less snow than usual is lying in all altitude zones.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will prevail. The fresh wind slabs are small and can only be released in isolated cases.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of the strong to storm force northerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. The fresh and older wind slabs can be released in isolated cases in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. This applies in particular adjacent to ridgelines, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The prevalence of such avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
Mostly avalanches are only small. Even a small avalanche can sweep snow sport participants along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Hardly any snow is lying on south facing slopes.
Tendency
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form on Wednesday. These represent the main danger.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The fresh and older wind slabs can be released in isolated cases in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. This applies in particular adjacent to ridgelines. Mostly avalanches are small.
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
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. A little snow is lying in all altitude zones. Hardly any snow is lying on south facing slopes.
Tendency
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form.
