Saturday 06.02.2021
Published06 02 2021, 08:00
Danger level
2300m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow

2300m

Wet snow

2300m

 

Fresh wind slabs at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Gliding avalanches and moist snow slides until the middle of the day.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong southerly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular adjacent to ridgelines on north and east facing slopes. Mostly Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" are small and can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. Until the temperature falls more small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible below approximately 2300 m.
Snowpack
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In particular at the southern and eastern borders of Aran 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall in the next few hours above approximately 2000 m. The southerly wind will transport the new snow significantly. The upper section of the snowpack is moist. As a consequence of sleet the snowpack can not consolidate by the middle of the day.

At low and intermediate altitudes less snow than usual is lying. At high altitude snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. At low altitude from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
Significant increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind. Rapid decrease in danger of moist avalanches as the temperature drops.
Danger level
2300m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow

2300m

Wet snow

2300m

 

Fresh wind slabs at high altitude. Gliding avalanches and moist snow slides until the middle of the day.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong southerly wind, small wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular adjacent to ridgelines on west, north and east facing slopes. The fresh wind slabs are mostly shallow but prone to triggering. They will form in particular at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.

Until the middle of the day more small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2300 m, including on shady slopes. As a consequence of falling temperatures, the natural activity of moist avalanches will gradually increase.

The wind slabs are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for defensive route selection.
Snowpack
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In the northern half of Aran up to 5 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 2000 m. The southerly wind will transport the new snow significantly. The upper section of the snowpack is moist. As a consequence of mild temperatures and sleet the snowpack can not consolidate by the middle of the day.

At low and intermediate altitudes less snow than usual is lying. At high altitude snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. At low altitude from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
Significant increase in danger of dry avalanches as the snowfall becomes more intense. Rapid decrease in danger of moist avalanches as the temperature drops.