Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2200m
New snow
2000m
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. At intermediate and high altitudes a considerable danger will persist.
The large quantity of fresh snow and in particular the extensive wind slabs can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on wind-protected shady slopes and on wind-loaded slopes. These can in many places be released by small loads and reach medium size. In addition further wind slabs will form in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas in all aspects from the late morning. As a consequence of solar radiation dry snow slides and avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.
Snowpack
>Over a wide area 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 2000 m. In some localities up to 5 cm of snow will fall in the next few hours. The northerly wind has transported the new snow significantly. The fresh snow and all the wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in some places.
At intermediate and high altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. At low altitude from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
At intermediate and high altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. At low altitude from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong northerly wind, further wind slabs will form by Monday. Slight increase in danger of moist snow slides as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.