Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes 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 new snow and wind from southerly directions, small wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. This applies especially on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released by people.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual moist loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on very steep slopes.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In the south in some regions up to 25 cm of snow has fallen. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Above approximately 2000 m: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. This applies on shady slopes.
Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist. The weather conditions will give rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes at elevated altitudes.
Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released by small loads and reach medium size. This applies in particular above approximately 1900 m on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example.
As the day progresses the likelihood of wet snow slides being released will increase below approximately 1900 m.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Some snow will fall from the afternoon.
Above approximately 1900 m: Weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on northeast, north and northwest facing slopes.
Below approximately 1900 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist. The weather conditions will give rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes 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.
In addition the small wind slabs are prone to triggering in isolated cases, in particular adjacent to ridgelines on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. These can in isolated cases be released by people.
As the day progresses the likelihood of wet snow slides being released will increase below approximately 2000 m.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some snow has fallen in some regions. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Above approximately 2000 m: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. This applies on shady slopes.
Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist. The weather conditions will give rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
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 1900 m. In very isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized.
As the day progresses the likelihood of wet snow slides being released will increase below approximately 1900 m.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Some snow has fallen in some regions. Some snow will fall from the afternoon in some regions.
Above approximately 1900 m: Weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on northeast, north and northwest facing slopes.
Below approximately 1900 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist. The weather conditions will give rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.
