Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2000m
New snow
2000m
New snow and wind slabs require caution.
The fresh snow and in particular the wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind from northwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form by the evening over a wide area. The fresh wind slabs can in many places be released by people, but they will be small in most cases. This applies in particular on very steep northeast, east and south facing slopes, as well as in shady places that are protected from the wind above approximately 2000 m. Small natural avalanches are possible also adjacent to ridgelines. The new snow can be released easily in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The avalanches in these loacations are small but very easily released.
The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Backcountry touring calls for meticulous route selection.
The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Backcountry touring calls for meticulous route selection.
Snowpack
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Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last two days above approximately 1500 m. The new snow is lying on surface hoar on wind-protected shady slopes and at intermediate and high altitudes. The northwesterly wind has transported the new snow significantly. The fresh wind slabs are lying on weak layers in all aspects.
Above approximately 2000 m there are 100 to 200 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. Snow depths vary greatly at elevated altitudes, depending on the infuence of the wind.
The weather report and anticipated change in the avalanche danger are uncertain. The avalanche danger should be investigated very thoroughly in the relevant locality.
Above approximately 2000 m there are 100 to 200 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. Snow depths vary greatly at elevated altitudes, depending on the infuence of the wind.
The weather report and anticipated change in the avalanche danger are uncertain. The avalanche danger should be investigated very thoroughly in the relevant locality.
Tendency
Wednesday: In particular high altitudes and the high Alpine regions: As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase. Gradual increase in danger of moist avalanches as the snowfall level rises.