Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1800m
Persistent weak layer
2300m
Moist snow slides and avalanches as the day progresses. Weakly bonded old snow on rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes.
As a consequence of the new snow more frequent moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses, even medium-sized ones. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above approximately 1800 m. As a consequence of warming during the day and the solar radiation, the likelihood of avalanches being released will increase gradually. Backcountry tourers or freeriders can release avalanches in many places.
The old wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in particular on very steep shady slopes and at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. In particular in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" can be triggered in the faceted old snow and reach medium size.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for meticulous route selection.
The old wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in particular on very steep shady slopes and at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. In particular in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" can be triggered in the faceted old snow and reach medium size.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for meticulous route selection.
Snowpack
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10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Friday above approximately 2000 m. The wind was light to moderate at times. The northeasterly wind has transported some snow. The new snow has settled a little in all aspects. The surface of the snowpack will cool hardly at all during the overcast night and will soften during the day.
The avalanche conditions above the tree line are to some extent treacherous. The old wind slabs are lying on weak layers on wind-protected shady slopes above approximately 2300 m. In particular areas where the snow cover is rather shallow: Released avalanches and field observations confirm the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack.
Above approximately 2000 m there are 100 to 200 cm of snow. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
The avalanche conditions above the tree line are to some extent treacherous. The old wind slabs are lying on weak layers on wind-protected shady slopes above approximately 2300 m. In particular areas where the snow cover is rather shallow: Released avalanches and field observations confirm the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack.
Above approximately 2000 m there are 100 to 200 cm of snow. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Sunday: Slight increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind. Slight decrease in danger of moist avalanches as the temperature drops. In particular very steep shady slopes and areas where the snow cover is rather shallow: Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.