Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
In the course of the day further wind slabs will form in particular on northwest, east and southeast facing slopes. This applies in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above approximately 2000 m. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally,. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude.
Avalanches can be released in near-ground layers and reach large size in isolated cases. 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 small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are possible, in the event of solar radiation in particular on extremely steep slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday. As a consequence of a strengthening wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs will form on Monday in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. They will be deposited on soft layers.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2000 m.
Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
New snow
Treeline
The fresh snow and the wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence.
The fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach quite a large size on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Very steep, little used shady slopes: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. This applies at high altitude.
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good in some case. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering in particular on steep shady slopes. The avalanche danger will decrease gradually.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
In the course of the day clearly visible wind slabs will form in particular on northwest, east and southeast facing slopes. This applies in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs can be released very easily. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude.
Avalanches can be released in near-ground layers and reach large size in isolated cases. 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 small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are possible, in the event of solar radiation in particular on extremely steep slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
20 to 30 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday. As a consequence of a strengthening westerly wind, wind slabs will form on Monday in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2000 m.
Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a slow stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
New snow
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
2000m
The fresh snow and the wind slabs can be released easily.
The fresh snow and the sometimes deep wind slabs can be released easily above the tree line. Avalanches can in isolated cases release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in northwest to north to northeast facing aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes, as well as 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 solar radiation small and medium-sized natural avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Over a wide area 30 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last two days above approximately 1700 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. This applies especially above approximately 2000 m. Below approximately 1800 m: The old snowpack remains moist.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering in particular on steep shady slopes. The avalanche danger will decrease gradually.
In the course of the day mostly small wind slabs will form in particular on northwest, east and southeast facing slopes. This applies in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs can be released very easily. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude.
Avalanches can be released in near-ground layers and reach large size in isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example.
Especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation, in particular on extremely steep slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Over a wide area 5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday. As a consequence of a strengthening westerly wind, wind slabs will form on Monday in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2000 m.
Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slab
2000m
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
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slab
2000m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Avalanches can in some cases be released in near-ground layers 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. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example.
The fresh wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. They can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines.
On extremely steep slopes small loose snow avalanches are possible, in the event of solar radiation in particular.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
15 to 25 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. They are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack on shady slopes.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2000 m.
Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require 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.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday. The wind was moderate in the vicinity of peaks. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on near-ridge 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.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. As a consequence of a sometimes strong northerly foehn wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form.
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
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.
Winter sport participants can release avalanches in isolated cases. Avalanches can be released in near-ground layers 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. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. 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 adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are capable of being triggered in isolated cases, in particular on very steep shady slopes.
Snowpack
dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Above approximately 2000 m: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. The mostly small wind slabs of Sunday are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes. As a consequence of a freshening westerly wind, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day in some regions.
Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist.
Tendency
Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Some snow will fall.
Danger level
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Mostly avalanches are small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.
Snowpack
Above approximately 2000 m: Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes.
Below approximately 2000 m: The old snowpack will be moist.
Tendency
A favourable avalanche situation will persist. Some snow will fall.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
On extremely steep slopes small moist and wet snow slides are possible, in the event of solar radiation in particular. Avalanches can be released, in particular by large loads, but they will be small in most cases. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep shady slopes at high altitude.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
Shady slopes: Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes.
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.
