Regions
Western Lechtal Alps, Central Lechtal Alps, Allgäu Alps, Eastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau Alps, Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps
AM
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow below the treeline, N-NE-NW
Persistent weak layer above 2600m, N-NE-E-SE-NW
PM
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow below 2500m, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Wet snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Since the early morning the wind has been strong adjacent to ridgelines over a wide area. The sometimes strong wind will transport the old snow. As the day progresses the previously small wind slabs will increase in size once again. As a consequence of a gathering storm force wind from northwesterly directions, large surface-area wind slabs will form since Monday especially adjacent to ridgelines as well as above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on wind-loaded slopes of all aspects above approximately 2200 m and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. The fresh wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Over a wide area avalanche prone wind slabs will form. The sometimes large wind slabs can be released easily, even by a single winter sport participant, especially on east to south to southwest facing aspects above the tree line. This applies in particular at their margins.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 10: springtime scenario
Large quantities of fresh snow and the wind-drifted snow of the day before yesterday must be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects below approximately 500 m. Experience in the assessment of avalanche danger is recommended.
Tendency
Experience in the assessment of avalanche danger is recommended.