The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are precarious. The avalanche danger is within the uppermost range of danger level 3 (considerable).
Avalanches can in many places be released in the old snowpack. In isolated cases these are large and can be released easily even by a single winter sport participant. As a consequence of warming, the likelihood of avalanches being released will increase. Caution is to be exercised in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Remotely triggered avalanches are probable. Individual natural avalanches are still not ruled out.
The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are barely recognisable. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack.
Mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. Individual gliding avalanches can also occur.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
In some localities up to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday. Some snow will fall. The new snow is lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack.
Tendency
Avalanches can as before be released, even by a single winter sport participant. The snowpack remains prone to triggering.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Persistent weak layer
1800m
The conditions are precarious. The avalanche danger is within the upper range of danger level 3 (considerable).
Avalanches can in many places be released in the old snowpack. Mostly these are medium-sized and can be released easily even by a single winter sport participant. As a consequence of warming, the likelihood of avalanches being released will increase. Caution is to be exercised in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Individual natural avalanches are still not ruled out.
The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are barely recognisable. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack.
Mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. Individual gliding avalanches can also occur.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
In particular along the border with Slovenia and along the border with Italy in some localities up to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday above approximately 1200 m. The new snow is lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack.
Tendency
Avalanches can as before be released, even by a single winter sport participant. The snowpack remains prone to triggering.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Wind slab
Treeline
A treacherous avalanche situation will prevail. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Distinct weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants. In addition the fresh wind slabs are very easily triggered. Avalanches can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and natural avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are therefore difficult to recognise. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Individual natural avalanches are not entirely ruled out.
Caution and restraint are recommended.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
In some regions 15 to 25 cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday. This applies in particular on the Main Alpine Ridge and to the south. Up to 10 cm of snow will fall. The new snow and wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies especially on west, north and east facing slopes.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions remain treacherous.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow by a single winter sport participant. This applies on west, north and east facing slopes especially above approximately 1800 m. As a consequence of warming, the likelihood of avalanches being released will increase. In many cases avalanches are medium-sized.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack indicate the danger. The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are barely recognisable. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Defensive route selection is important.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
In some localities up to 30 cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday. The new snow is lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions remain unfavourable.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow by a single winter sport participant. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Avalanches are medium-sized.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the avalanche danger is higher.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. Some snow will fall. The new snow is lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a very slow stabilisation of the snowpack.
