Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.
Avalanches can be released in the old snowpack and reach large size. This applies even in case of a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of slab avalanches being released will increase a little also on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation only isolated mostly small wet avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.10: springtime scenario
Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies especially above approximately 2000 m.
Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially on shady slopes.
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be quite good. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust. The weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to slight softening of the snowpack in particular on very steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches as before.
Slight increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Avalanches can in some cases be released in the old snowpack and reach large size in isolated cases on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies even in case of a single winter sport participant in some cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of slab avalanches being released will increase a little also on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes.
Only isolated mostly small wet loose snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.10: springtime scenario
Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies especially above approximately 2000 m.
Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially on shady slopes.
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be quite good. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust. The weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to slight softening of the snowpack in particular on very steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Slight increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in isolated cases.
Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size in isolated cases on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. This applies in case of a single winter sport participant.
As a consequence of warming during the day individual wet avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.10: springtime scenario
Shady slopes: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes.
Sunny slopes: The weather conditions gave rise to moistening of the snowpack below approximately 2500 m.
Tendency
The weather will be mild. Slight increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
