The new snow of the last few days can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. In particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation numerous medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large slab avalanches are to be expected as the snowfall becomes more intense. As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind, sometimes large wind slabs will form in the course of the day in all aspects. The off-piste conditions are dangerous.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 50 cm of snow, and up to 70 cm in some localities, will fall until the early morning above approximately 1800 m. The covering of new snow is soft. The new snow will be deposited on surface hoar in areas close to the tree line. Snow profiles and stability tests have confirmed the distinct danger. Over a wide area new snow is lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack.
Tendency
Slight decrease in danger from early morning.
Danger level
1600m
Avalanche Problem
No distinct avalanche problem
1600m
In particular transitions into gullies and bowls where surface hoar has been covered with snow are especially critical.
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Snowpack
dp.2: gliding snow dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
As a consequence of mild temperatures and rain up to high altitudes an unfavourable avalanche situation developed during the last two days. The snowpack is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a melt-freeze crust. Towards its base, the snowpack is moist. The snowpack is faceted and weak and has faceted crystals on the surface. On cut and grassy slopes numerous mostly small avalanches occurred naturally. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. These weather conditions will prevent a substantial change towards better conditions.
Tendency
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2600m
The conditions are critical.
In all regions and in the other regions a mostly overcast night. The danger of wet snow slides and avalanches will increase. The no longer entirely fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be severely restricted over a wide area. The surface of the snowpack will freeze very little and will already soften in the late morning.
Tendency
Wet and gliding snow require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
New snow
Treeline
The new snow represents the main danger.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation such avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent during the night. The new snow of the last two days represents the main danger. This snow can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. The new snow can be released by a single winter sport participant especially on west to north to south facing aspects above the tree line. Over a wide area 50 cm of snow, and up to 70 cm in some localities, will fall until the early morning above approximately 1800 m. In particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation numerous medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large slab avalanches are to be expected as the snowfall becomes more intense. As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind, sometimes large wind slabs will form in the course of the day in all aspects. The off-piste conditions are dangerous. Temporary safety measures may be necessary.
Snowpack
Tendency
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
New snow
Treeline
The new snow represents the main danger.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation such avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent during the night. The new snow of the last two days represents the main danger. This snow can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. The new snow can be released by a single winter sport participant especially on west to north to south facing aspects above the tree line. Over a wide area 50 cm of snow, and up to 70 cm in some localities, will fall until the early morning above approximately 1800 m. In particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation numerous medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large slab avalanches are to be expected as the snowfall becomes more intense. As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind, sometimes large wind slabs will form in the course of the day in all aspects. The off-piste conditions are dangerous. Temporary safety measures may be necessary.
