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Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
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Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Wind slab
2200m
Old wind slabs at high altitude. Moist snow slides during the day and gliding avalanches are possible.
The old wind slabs of last week can be released in isolated cases in particular on very steep shady slopes and generally at elevated altitudes. In very isolated cases they are medium-sized and can mostly be released by large loads. The avalanche prone locations are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in shady places that are protected from the wind.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more moist snow slides are possible as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small. Extremely steep grassy slopes: Gliding avalanches can also occur.
The conditions are generally favourable for backcountry touring. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Early morning: In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard crust.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more moist snow slides are possible as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small. Extremely steep grassy slopes: Gliding avalanches can also occur.
The conditions are generally favourable for backcountry touring. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Early morning: In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard crust.
Snowpack
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The snowpack will be in most cases stable. The fresh snow of last week and in particular the wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack in all aspects. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise on Saturday to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular on very steep sunny slopes. The wind will be moderate at times. The sometimes moderate wind will transport only a little snow.
On shady slopes at intermediate and high altitudes there are 20 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. At elevated 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.
On shady slopes at intermediate and high altitudes there are 20 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. At elevated 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
Sunday: Further decrease in danger of dry avalanches on wind-loaded slopes. The danger of moist slab avalanches will persist.