Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released easily in some places, especially on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, also on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m, as well as on very steep southeast, south and southwest facing slopes in high Alpine regions. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain and adjacent to ridgelines. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized avalanches are possible.
Additionally in isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in near-ground layers. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable.
Moist loose snow slides are possible as the day progresses.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall during the night.
Wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack, especially on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, also on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m, as well as on very steep southeast, south and southwest facing slopes in high Alpine regions.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack.
Steep sunny slopes: Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to moistening of the snowpack. In the event of solar radiation this applies in particular.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow are to be assessed with care and prudence.
As a consequence of new snow and wind, mostly small wind slabs will form during the course of the night. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. These can in some cases be triggered in near-surface layers and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m, in isolated cases also on very steep southeast, south and southwest facing slopes in high Alpine regions. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain and adjacent to ridgelines. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases.
Additionally in isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in near-ground layers. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. Avalanches can in isolated cases reach large size.
Moist loose snow slides are possible as the day progresses.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall during the night.
Wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack, especially on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, also on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m, as well as on very steep southeast, south and southwest facing slopes in high Alpine regions.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack.
Steep sunny slopes: Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to moistening of the snowpack. In the event of solar radiation this applies in particular.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow are to be assessed with care and prudence.
As a consequence of new snow and wind, mostly small wind slabs will form during the course of the night. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. These can in some cases be triggered in near-surface layers and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m, in isolated cases also on very steep southeast, south and southwest facing slopes in high Alpine regions. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain and adjacent to ridgelines. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases.
Additionally in isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in near-ground layers. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Up to 10 cm of snow, and up to 15 cm in some localities, will fall during the night.
Wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack, especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, also on very steep west and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m, as well as on very steep southeast, south and southwest facing slopes at elevated altitudes.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack.
Steep sunny slopes: The weather conditions will give rise to moistening of the snowpack. In the event of solar radiation this applies in particular.
Tendency
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Wind slabs require caution.
The somewhat older wind slabs can be released in isolated cases, especially on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These places are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Mostly avalanches are only small. The wind slabs are to be avoided in particular in terrain where there is a danger of falling.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some snow will fall. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack. They are now only very rarely prone to triggering.
In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2200 m.
Tendency
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.
