Friday 05.01.2024
Published 04 01 2024, 17:00
Danger level

Avalanche Problem
New snow

 

New snow as the day progresses. In the afternoon danger level 2 (moderate) will be reached.
Over a wide area 10 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until late in the night above approximately 2000 m.
As a consequence of the snowfall more frequent dry slab avalanches are possible as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small. These can be released by people or triggered naturally.
Southern border of Aran As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong northwesterly wind, extensive wind slabs will form towards the evening in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
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The new snow will be deposited on a crust in particular on shady slopes at intermediate and high altitudes.
Snow depths vary greatly at intermediate and high altitudes, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Friday: Gradual increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind.