Saturday 06.01.2024
Published 05 01 2024, 17:00
Danger level
1500m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab

1500m

New snow

 

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
As a consequence of the strong to storm force northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form at the weekend. The sometimes deep wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, at intermediate and high altitudes. In many cases Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" are medium-sized.
The avalanche prone locations are to be found at intermediate and high altitudes and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
The conditions are critical for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities.
Snowpack
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5 to 10 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1800 m. 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until the evening above approximately 1200 m. The northwesterly wind will transport the new snow significantly. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on a crust in particular on shady slopes.
Snow depths vary greatly at intermediate and high altitudes, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Sunday: Slight increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind.
Danger level
1500m
Avalanche Problem
New snow

1500m

Wind slab

 

New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.
The new snow and wind slabs of the last two days can be released easily or naturally in all aspects. The sometimes deep wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on steep north, east and south facing slopes and generally at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Sometimes avalanches are medium-sized.
The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects above approximately 1500 m. These places are prevalent and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility.
Snowpack
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5 to 10 cm of snow has fallen. Saturday: Over a wide area 30 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until the evening above approximately 1200 m. The wind will be moderate to strong adjacent to ridgelines. The northwesterly wind will transport the new snow significantly. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on a crust in particular on shady slopes.
Tendency
Sunday: Gradual increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind.