Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
New snow
1800m
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Dry and moist snow slides as the day progresses.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate southeasterly wind, easily released wind slabs formed on Sunday in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as at intermediate and high altitudes. Released avalanches and shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack indicate this situation. On Monday they will increase in size additionally. In isolated cases the avalanches are medium-sized. As a consequence of the new snow more snow slides and avalanches are to be expected at any time, but they will be mostly small. These can in many cases be released easily or triggered naturally.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint. The fresh wind slabs are to be bypassed.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint. The fresh wind slabs are to be bypassed.
Snowpack
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5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday. The new snow is loosely bonded. This snow is lying on a crust in all aspects. In the past few hours the wind was light to moderate in particular at the southern and eastern borders of Aran. The wind has transported the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are prone to triggering in particular on shady slopes.
Especially on sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Especially on sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Some snow will fall on Tuesday. Further increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind. Gradual increase in danger of moist avalanches as a consequence of warming.