Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. Wind slabs represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. The sometimes new snow-covered wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200 m and on steep south facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. In particular in shady places that are protected from the wind avalanches can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as in gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
5 to 15 cm of snow has fallen since Thursday. The strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. Some snow will fall in the next few hours. The wind will be strong at times.
In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly. The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. The old snowpack is faceted.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.
Tendency
Wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. As a consequence of the new snow the size of the avalanche prone locations will increase.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. Wind slabs represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200 m and on steep south facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. In particular in shady places that are protected from the wind avalanches can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as in gullies and bowls. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger.
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.6: cold, loose snow and wind
5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. 5 to 10 cm of snow will fall. The strong wind will transport the new snow significantly.
In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly. The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. The old snowpack is faceted and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.
Tendency
Wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1800m
Wind slabs are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
The wind slabs are prone to triggering in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 1800 m. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized and can be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Along the border with Slovenia the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. 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
5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Friday. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers on shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.
Tendency
Wind slabs represent the main danger.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1800m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate wind from variable directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 1800 m. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. 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
5 to 20 cm of snow has fallen since Friday. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers at elevated altitudes.
The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. A little snow is lying in all altitude zones.
Tendency
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Wind slabs require caution.
The mostly shallow wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are only small.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In particular along the border with Styria 5 to 10 cm of snow has fallen since Friday. The wind will be moderate in the vicinity of peaks. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers at elevated altitudes.
The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.
Tendency
Wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1800m
The wind slabs are mostly shallow but prone to triggering.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate wind from variable directions, mostly shallow wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 1800 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
2 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Friday. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers at elevated altitudes.
The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. A little snow is lying in all altitude zones.
Tendency
Wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
The fresh wind slabs are mostly only small but prone to triggering.
The fresh wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are only 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
Some snow has fallen. The wind will be strong. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers at elevated altitudes.
The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. A little snow is lying in all altitude zones.
