Loose-snow avalanches more possible in regions where snowfall was heavy
Avalanche danger is low. Main problem: wet snow, which can release naturally as a loose-snow avalanche or by minimum additional loading. On smooth steep grassy slopes, isolated small glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally. In isolated cases, snowdrifts can be a problem. Isolated danger zones occur in steep terrain of the hights summit and ridgeline regions on N/E/SE facing slopes. Avalanches can trigger generally by large additional loading, releases remain mostly small-sized.
Snowpack
The snowpack is superficially moist, depending on the intensity of rainfall, and it is forfeiting firmness. Fresh snowdrifts are prone to triggering only over small areas. The snowpack layering is increasingly collapsing. The snowpack base is moist-to-wet down to the ground. Gliding snow is possible.
Tendency
Snowfall levels will descend in the latter part of the day. Danger zones increase in frequency in summit and ridgeline zones.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Wet snow
2000m
Fresh snowdrifts prone to triggering
Avalanche danger 2000m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Main problem: snowdrift accumulations. These can trigger a medium-sized avalanche by one sole skier/snowboarder. Avalanche prone locations occur in steep shady terrain on N/E/SE facing slopes and in wind-loaded gulles and bowls, medium-sized releases possible. Size and frequency of danger zones tend to increase with ascending altitude and during the course of the day. In addition, wet snow is a problem, it can trigger naturally on very steep slopes as a loose-snow avalanche on smooth grassy slopes and over rock plates. Possibility of medium-sized glide-snow avalanches on steep smooth grass-covered slopes in all aspects, releases mostly small-sized.
Snowpack
The snowpack is mostly dry at high altitudes. Fresh snowdrifts are accumulating from southerly and westerly winds. Weak layers are evident inside the old snowpack, older drifts have largely consolidated. The snowpack base is moist-to-wet down to the ground and is forfeiting its firmness. Gliding snow is possible.
Tendency
Avalanache danger will increase somewhat due to forecast snowfall
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Wet snow
2200m
Older snowdrifts largely consolidated. Fresh high altitude drifts must be evaluated with caution.
Avalanche danger 2200m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Main problem: snowdrift accumulations. These can trigger a medium-sized avalanche by one sole skier/snowboarder. Avalanche prone locations occur in steep ridgeline terrain on N/E/SE facing slopes and in wind-loaded gulles and bowls. Size and frequency of danger zones tend to increase with ascending altitude and during the course of the day. In addition, wet snow is a problem, it can trigger naturally on very steep slopes as a loose-snow avalanche. Possibility of medium-sized glide-snow avalanches on steep smooth grass-covered slopes in all aspects, releases mostly small, but occasionally medium-sized.
Snowpack
Rainfall has superficially moistened the snowpack up to over 2000m. Dry snow can be found only at higher altitudes. It has been transported by southerly and westerly winds. Inside the snowdrifts there are trigger-sensitive layers. Older drifts at intermediate altitudes have now consolidated. The snowpack is moistened widespread and is forfeiting its firmness. The snowpack base is moist-to-wet down to the ground. Gliding movements are possible.
Tendency
Snowfall will set in during early afternoon hours. Towards evening, avalanche danger levels will increase again.
