Avalanche.report

Sunday 26 January 2025

Published 25 Jan 2025, 17:00:00


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline


Snowdrift accumulations often larger in barrier cloud regions

Avalanche danger above the timberline is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Snowdrift accumulations can be triggered as a slab avalanche even by minimum additional loading (one sole skier). Danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain on NW/N/E facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Releases are mostly small-sized. The risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall demand consideration.

Snowpack

The fresh fallen snow is being transported by westerly winds, snowdrift accumulations will be deposited atop a favorable old snowpack surface. On north-facing slopes the fresh drifts often lie deposited atop a loosely-packed snowpack surface and are prone to triggering. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally free of weak layers and is stable. On south-facing slopes, bare ground is being covered with fresh snowfall. All in all, there is little snow on the ground.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly before the next snowfall


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline


Small snowdrift accumulations being freshly generated above the treeline

Avalanche danger is low. Snowdrifts can be triggered as small slab avalanches even by the weight of one single skier. Danger zones occur in very steep ridgeline terrain on NW/N/E facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Dangers of being swept away and of taking a fall require attentiveness.

Snowpack

The fresh fallen snow is being transported by westerly winds, snowdrift accumulations will be deposited atop a favorable old snowpack surface. On north-facing slopes the fresh drifts often lie deposited atop a loosely-packed snowpack surface and are prone to triggering. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally free of weak layers and is stable. On south-facing slopes, bare ground is being covered with fresh snowfall. All in all, there is little snow on the ground.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels to increase somewhat due to precipitation