Avalanches can as before be released, even by a single winter sport participant. 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 approximately 1800 m as well as in areas close to the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye.
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 in isolated cases.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions.
Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.
Below approximately 1800 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The snowpack is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
Tendency
A treacherous avalanche situation will persist.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. This applies in particular at elevated altitudes.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow by a single winter sport participant. This applies on northwest, north and east facing slopes in particular above approximately 1800 m. 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 can indicate the danger.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions.
Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Below approximately 1800 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The snowpack is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
Tendency
The avalanche conditions remain unfavourable.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.
Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant. They can penetrate down to the ground and reach medium size. This applies especially on northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions.
Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Below approximately 1800 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The snowpack will be moist. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced at times.
Tendency
Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slab
Treeline
The snowpack remains prone to triggering. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
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 approximately 2000 m. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases.
As a consequence of the occasionally strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Wednesday. These are in some cases prone to triggering in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions. The wind will be strong over a wide area.
The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on surface hoar in some places above the tree line. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m.
Below approximately 2000 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The snowpack is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
Tendency
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. A sometimes treacherous avalanche situation will persist.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Avalanches can as before be released, even by a single winter sport participant. 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 approximately 2000 m. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions.
Above approximately 2000 m: The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.
Below approximately 2000 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The snowpack is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
Tendency
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. A sometimes treacherous avalanche situation will persist.
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, even by small loads in isolated cases. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
A little snow is lying.
The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes.
Steep sunny slopes as well as below approximately 1900 m: The snowpack will be moist. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced at times.
