Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants in particular on steep shady slopes.
Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant. 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 number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. They are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.
In addition the fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering in some cases.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions. The moderate wind will transport the snow. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes.
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
Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants in particular on steep shady slopes.
Avalanches can still be released by a single winter sport participant. They can penetrate down to the ground, in particular in starting zones that have retained the snow thus far. Caution is to be exercised on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In many cases avalanches are medium-sized.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. They are difficult to recognise. 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.
In addition the fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering in some cases.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions. The moderate wind will transport the snow. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes.
Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be in some cases 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
Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slab
2400m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger.
Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant. 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 number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. They are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These are in some cases prone to triggering above approximately 2400 m.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions. The sometimes strong wind will transport the snow. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes. 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
Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. This applies in particular at elevated altitudes on steep shady slopes.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, this applies even in case of a single winter sport participant in some cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
In addition the fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering in some cases.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions. The moderate wind will transport the snow. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes.
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
Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.
Avalanches can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant. They can penetrate down to the ground, especially in starting zones that have retained the snow thus far. Caution is to be exercised on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. They are difficult to recognise.
In addition the fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering in some cases.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Some snow will fall in some regions. The moderate wind will transport the snow. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes.
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 is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
Tendency
Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant.
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, mostly by large additional loads. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches are rather small.
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 is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.
