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
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.
