Avalanche danger levels above 2200m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Shallow snowdrift accumulations can be triggered as a small-sized slab avalanche even by minimum additional loading (one skier). Such releases can fracture down to more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack above 2200m and then grow to medium size, particularly on W/N/S facing slopes. The shallow-snow transitions in snow-filled gullies and bowls are especially treacherous. Danger zones tend to increase in frequency with ascending altitude.
Snowpack
Freshly generated snowdrift accumulations are being deposited atop a shallow melt-freeze crust atop of which is loosely-packed, faceted and expansively metamorphosed snow. Above about 2200m there are weak layers inside the old snowpack consisting of faceted crystals, frequently of surface hoar, which are often prone to triggering. The entire snowpack can glide away over steep rocky plates and grass-covered slopes. All in all, there is too little snow on the ground, exposed zones are windblown, gullies and bowls filled to the brim with snow.
Tendency
Avalanche danger levels will increase due to fresh snow and wind.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Circumvent fresh snowdrifts prone to triggering at high altitudes due to southerly foehn wind
Avalanche danger levels above 2000m are moderate. Snowdrifts can be triggered as a small-to-medium sized slab avalanche in some places by minumum additional loading. Danger zones also occur distant from ridgelines, especially in gullies and bowls and behind protruberances in the landscape. Surface-near avalanches above 2200m can fracture down to more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack. Danger zones occur particularly on north and east-facing slopes, above 2400m also on south and west-facing slopes. Caution urged in transitions from shallow to deep snow. Naturally triggered small-to-medium sized glide-snow avalanches are possible. Circumvent zones below glide cracks.
Snowpack
Fresh and older snowdrift accumulations are being deposited atop a weak melt-freeze crust up to 2500m, abover that altitude atop loosely-packed, expansively metamorphosed snow. Above about 2200m there are weak layers with faceted crystals evident inside the old snowpack, often prone to triggering. The entire snowpack can glide away over steep rocky places and grass-covered slopes.
Tendency
Avalanche danger levels to increase on Tuesday due to fresh snowfall
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Shallow snowdrift accumulations can be trigger sensitive over small areas
Avalanche danger is low. In few places snowdrift accumulations can trigger small slab avalanches by minimum additional loading. The risks of being forced to take a fall outweigh those of being buried in snow masses. Small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches are still possible. Circumvent zones below glide cracks.
Snowpack
Freshly generated snowdrift accumulations are deposited widespread atop a moistened old snowpack surface and are bonding well for the most part. The entire snowpack can glide away over steep rocky plates or grass-covered slopes.
Tendency
Avalanche danger levels to increase on Tuesday due to fresh snowfall
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Snowdrift accumulations often prone to triggering
Avalanche danger levels above 2000m are moderate. Snowdrifts can be triggered as a small-to-medium sized slab avalanche in some places by minumum additional loading. Danger zones also occur distant from ridgelines, especially in gullies and bowls and behind protruberances in the landscape. Surface-near avalanches above 2200m can fracture down to more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack. Danger zones occur particularly on north and east-facing slopes, above 2400m also on south and west-facing slopes. Caution urged in transitions from shallow to deep snow. Naturally triggered small-to-medium sized glide-snow avalanches are possible. Circumvent zones below glide cracks.
Snowpack
Fresh and older snowdrift accumulations are being deposited atop a weak melt-freeze crust up to 2500m, abover that altitude atop loosely-packed, expansively metamorphosed snow. Above about 2200m there are weak layers with faceted crystals evident inside the old snowpack, often prone to triggering. The entire snowpack can glide away over steep rocky places and grass-covered slopes.
Tendency
Avalanche danger levels to increase on Tuesday due to fresh snowfall
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
Few avalanche prone locations
Avalanche danger is low. There are very few danger zones in shady, steep entries into gullies and bowls. Particularly by large additional loading, small slab avalanches can be triggered here in the old snowpack. As a result of only minor amounts of fresh snow and win, isolated shallow snowdrift patches can be generate. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall need to be taken into consideration.
Snowpack
Overall, there is llittle snow on the ground, exposed terrain is windblown or iced over; gullies and bowls are filled to the brim with snow. The small amounts of fresh snow and drifts form only small-sized trigger-sensitive patches. The old snowpack is being weakened, particularly on shady slopes, by expansively metamorphosed snow crystals.
Tendency
No significant change in avalanche danger levels anticipateds
