Avalanches can as before be released, even by a single winter sport participant. They can penetrate down to the ground and reach medium size. This applies especially on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. 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 of last week is lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack especially on west, north and east facing slopes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Below approximately 1600 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The weather conditions gave rise to moistening of the snowpack. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced. The snowpack will become moist as the day progresses.
Tendency
Avalanches can as before be released, even by a single winter sport participant.
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. Mostly they are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. 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 last week 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.
The snowpack will become moist on steep sunny slopes. This applies at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.
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. In many cases avalanches are medium-sized. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible.
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. Defensive route selection is important.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
The snowpack will be unstable above approximately 1800 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies especially on west, north and east facing slopes. Below approximately 1600 m and steep sunny slopes: The weather conditions gave rise to moistening of the snowpack. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced. The snowpack will become moist as the day progresses.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions remain unfavourable.
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. They can penetrate down to the ground and reach large size in isolated cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line. 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 last week 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 become moist on steep sunny slopes. This applies at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions remain treacherous.
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. In some cases 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
The snowpack will be unstable above approximately 1800 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies especially on west, north and east facing slopes. Below approximately 1600 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The high temperatures gave rise to moistening of the snowpack. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced. The snowpack will become moist as the day progresses.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a very slow stabilisation of the snowpack.
