Rising avalanche danger above the treeline due to fresh snow and wind
Below the treeline, avalanche danger is low. Isolated danger zones for small releases (slides) are possible in extremely steep terrain. Apart from the danger of being swept along, the risks of being forced to take a fall also require consideration. Above the treeline. small fresh snowdrift accumulations are forming, they are prone to triggering and easily unleashed as small slab avalanches. There is still little data coming into the Avalanche Warning Services headquarters from the outlying regions. Cautious on-site evaluation is recommended.
Snowpack
A bit of fresh snowfall is anticipated, deposited atop a well-consolidated, shallow snowpack. At high altitudes this snow is being transported by strong to storm-strength winds, thereby generating small snowdrift accumulations especially in ridgeline and pass zones above the treeline. These drifted masses will grow during the course of the day, they are trigger-sensitive particularly in wind-loaded gullies and bowls.
Tendency
Due to further fresh snowfall and wind impact, avalanche danger will rise significantly over the weekend.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
No distinct avalanche problem
Rising avalanche danger above the treeline due to fresh snow and wind.
Below the treeline, no marked avalanche problem exists. Isolated danger zones for small releases (slides) occur in extremely steep terrain. Apart from the danger of being swept along, the risks of being forced to take a fall also require consideration. Above the treeline, small fresh snowdrift accumulations are forming, they are prone to triggering and easily unleashed as small slab avalanches. There is still little data coming into headquarters from the outlying regions. On-site, cautious evaluation is recommended.
Snowpack
A bit of fresh snowfall is anticipated, deposited atop a well-consolidated, shallow snowpack. At high altitudes this snow is being transported by strong to storm-strength winds, thereby generating small snowdrift accumulations especially in ridgeline and pass zones above the treeline. These drifted masses will grow during the course of the day. Particularly in wind-loaded gullies and bowls they are trigger-sensitive.
Tendency
Due to more snowfall and wind impact, avalanche danger will rise significantly over the weekend.
