Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Wet snow is to be evaluated critically.
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 wind, wind slabs formed on Friday at high altitude. 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 freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes 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 early morning will see favourable conditions generally. Increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
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.
