A treacherous avalanche situation will persist. The snowpack remains prone to triggering.
Avalanches can as before be released easily. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line. Avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach large size in isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying on surface hoar in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line.
The snowpack will be moist at low altitude. On steep sunny slopes the snowpack will only just freeze.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions remain treacherous.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
The conditions are very precarious for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities.
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. The avalanche danger in particular above the tree line is within the uppermost range of danger level 3 (considerable).
The fresh snow of the last few days as well as the wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Distinct weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released even easily by individual winter sport participants. Avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach large size. 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 prevalent and are difficult to recognise. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying 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. The snowpack remains prone to triggering. Monday: In some localities up to 5 cm of snow will fall above approximately 1200 m. The snowpack will be moist at low altitude.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will persist. Above the tree line a treacherous avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
A treacherous avalanche situation will persist. The snowpack remains prone to triggering.
Avalanches can as before be released easily. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line. Avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying on surface hoar in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line.
The snowpack will be moist at low altitude. On steep sunny slopes the snowpack will only just freeze.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions remain treacherous.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. This applies especially on steep shady slopes, as well as adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above the tree line. In very 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
The somewhat older wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack.
The snowpack will be moist below approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
Moderate avalanche danger will prevail. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.
Avalanches can in some places be released easily, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
The snowpack is unfavourably layered. In its middle, the snowpack is weak. The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be moist at low altitude. On steep sunny slopes the snowpack will only just freeze.
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
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by individual winter sport participants.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. They are rather rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.
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
The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be moist at low altitude. 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.
