Avalanche.report

Friday 1 May 2026

Published 30 Apr 2026, 17:00:00


Danger level

2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2600m


Wet snow requires caution.

As the day progresses as a consequence of warming there will be a gradual increase in the avalanche danger. On very steep slopes the moist avalanches can be released naturally and reach medium size in isolated cases.
As a consequence of new snow and wind, wind slabs formed in the last few days at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m.
Avalanches can be released, mostly by large loads and reach medium size.

Snowpack

dp.10: springtime scenario

Below approximately 2500 m a little snow is lying. The spring-like weather conditions will give rise to rapid moistening of the snowpack. The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will soften quickly.
Steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2500 m: Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist.


Danger level



Low avalanche danger will prevail.

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will already exist in the early morning. From origins in starting zones where no previous releases have taken place individual wet avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.
Caution is to be exercised on extremely steep shady slopes.

Snowpack

dp.10: springtime scenario

Above approximately 2000 m thus far only a little snow is lying. This applies in gullies and bowls on shady slopes. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be barely evident over a wide area. The surface of the snowpack will soften quickly.

Tendency

Low avalanche danger will prevail.