Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
New snow
A precarious avalanche situation will prevail.
New snow and wind slabs are to be assessed with care and prudence.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong northwesterly wind, dangerous wind slabs formed in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. During the course of the night they will increase in size moderately. The new snow and wind slabs can be released easily or naturally in all aspects. Individual large avalanches are not ruled out.
Steep sunny slopes and low altitudes: As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected from the early morning.
Steep shady slopes, in places that are protected from the wind: Avalanches can in some cases be triggered in the old snowpack and reach large size. Caution is to be exercised in particular in little used backcountry terrain at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for caution and restraint.
Steep sunny slopes and low altitudes: As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected from the early morning.
Steep shady slopes, in places that are protected from the wind: Avalanches can in some cases be triggered in the old snowpack and reach large size. Caution is to be exercised in particular in little used backcountry terrain at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for caution and restraint.
Snowpack
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On Monday it will be partly cloudy. The northwesterly wind will transport the new snow. Some snow will fall from the afternoon.
In particular intermediate and high altitudes, in shady places that are protected from the wind: The wind slabs have bonded very poorly. Released avalanches and stability tests indicate the existence of a weak snowack in these regions.
At intermediate altitudes there are 100 to 200 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. Snow depths vary greatly at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions, depending on the infuence of the wind.
In particular intermediate and high altitudes, in shady places that are protected from the wind: The wind slabs have bonded very poorly. Released avalanches and stability tests indicate the existence of a weak snowack in these regions.
At intermediate altitudes there are 100 to 200 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. Snow depths vary greatly at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Tuesday: Slight decrease in danger of dry avalanches. Gradual increase in danger of gliding avalanches on steep grassy slopes.