Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Gliding snow
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate defensive route selection.
Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated critically. In addition as the day progresses gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are to be expected.
The new snow and wind slabs of the weekend are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in many places in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released by people in all aspects. In many cases the dry avalanches are medium-sized and easily released. Fresh avalanches and whumpfing sounds serve as an alarm indicating the danger.
As the day progresses as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be a gradual increase in the danger of gliding avalanches and moist snow slides. Sometimes Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" are medium-sized.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.
As the day progresses as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be a gradual increase in the danger of gliding avalanches and moist snow slides. Sometimes Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" are medium-sized.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.
Snowpack
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40 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last few days above approximately 1500 m. The northerly wind has transported the new snow significantly.
The fresh snow and the sometimes deep wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in all aspects and at intermediate and high altitudes. Released avalanches and stability tests confirm a very precarious avalanche situation. The snowpack will become moist on very steep sunny slopes.
The fresh snow and the sometimes deep wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in all aspects and at intermediate and high altitudes. Released avalanches and stability tests confirm a very precarious avalanche situation. The snowpack will become moist on very steep sunny slopes.
Tendency
The danger of dry slab avalanches will persist. Further increase in danger of gliding avalanches and moist snow slides as a consequence of the moist air.