Fresh snowdrift accumulations are often triggerable above the treeline on shady slopes by one sole skier, releases small-to-medium. Danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain, mostly on W/N/E facing slopes and behind protruberances in the landscape. The risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall outweigh those of being buried in snow masses. In isolated cases, small slab avalanches can be triggered on high-altitude extremely steep shady slopes, usually by large additional loading and where the snow is shallow.
Snowpack
The fresh snow from Sunday is being transported far-reachingly at high altitudes, fresh snowdrift accumulations are being generated. Fresh snow and drifts are prone to triggering particularly on steep shady slopes where they lie deposited atop soft layers. On encrusted and moistened sunny slopes the fresh snow is better consolidated. All in all, the old snowpack is well consolidated. At lower altitudes there is little snow on the ground.
Tendency
Avalanche danger can increase further on Tuesday due to fresh snow and wind impact
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Rising avalanche danger due to heavy winds and fresh-generating snowdrifts
Fresh and older snowdrift accumulations are often triggerable on shady slopes by one sole skier and then possibly growing to medium size. Danger zones tend to increase with ascending altitude, particularly on W/N/E facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Activities in backcountry demand experience in avalanche danger assessment. In isolated cases, small slab avalanches can be triggered on high-altitude extremely steep shady slopes also in the old snow, usually by large additional loading and where the snow is shallow.
Snowpack
The fresh snow from Sunday is being transported far-reachingly at high altitudes, fresh snowdrift accumulations are being generated. Fresh snow and drifts are prone to triggering particularly on steep shady slopes where they lie deposited atop soft layers. On encrusted and moistened sunny slopes the fresh snow is better consolidated. All in all, the old snowpack is well consolidated. At lower altitudes the fresh snowfall often lies deposited on bare ground.
Tendency
Avalanche danger can increase further on Tuesday due to fresh snow and wind impact
