Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Wet snow
Dry slab avalanches are the main danger.
The fresh wind slabs are mostly shallow and prone to triggering. On wind-loaded slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized dry avalanches are possible. In particular in the south and in the east and above approximately 2200 m the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. In the northern half of Aran these avalanche prone locations are more rare and the danger is lower. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.
In particular steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation small gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible in all altitude zones.
In particular steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation small gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible in all altitude zones.
Snowpack
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Especially in the south and in the east 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Monday above approximately 2000 m. The southeasterly wind has transported the new snow significantly. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on shady slopes in high Alpine regions.
Sunny slopes as well as low and intermediate altitudes: The surface of the snowpack will soften during the day.
At intermediate altitudes there are 30 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Sunny slopes as well as low and intermediate altitudes: The surface of the snowpack will soften during the day.
At intermediate altitudes there are 30 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in danger of dry avalanches.