Caution in transitions from shallow to deeper snow
In some places avalanches can be triggered by one sole skier, mostly medium-sized releases. Danger zones tend to increase in frequency with ascending altitude, particularly on steep shady slopes, but also behind protruberances in the landscape. Activities in backcountry demand much experience in assessing dangers and defensive conduct. At lower altitudes, danger is moderate. In addition, on very steep grassy slopes, small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally.
Snowpack
The snowpack was able to settle and consolidate somewhat due to higher temperatures and solar radiation. Particularly on shady slopes in the uppermost part of the snowpack there are weak layers evident which can easily be triggered. During the course of the day, superficially melt-freeze encrusted layers aer becoming moist on steep sunny slopes. The gliding snow activity has intensified somewhat over the last few days.
Tendency
Avalanche danger levels will decrease further
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
Avalanche danger is low. On very steep grass-covered slopes, mostly small glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally.
Snowpack
The snowpack was able to settle and consolidate somewhat due to higher temperatures and solar radiation. Particularly on shady slopes in the uppermost part of the snowpack there are weak layers evident which can easily be triggered. During the course of the day, superficially melt-freeze encrusted layers aer becoming moist on steep sunny slopes. The gliding snow activity has intensified somewhat over the last few days.
Tendency
Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Gliding snow
2200m
Snowdrifts often still prone to triggering at high altitudes
In some places avalanches can be triggered by one sole skier, mostly medium-sized releases. Danger zones tend to increase in frequency with ascending altitude, particularly on steep shady slopes, but also behind protruberances in the landscape. Activities in backcountry demand much experience in assessing dangers and defensive conduct. At lower altitudes, danger is moderate. In addition, on very steep grassy slopes, small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally.
Snowpack
The snowpack was able to settle and consolidate somewhat due to higher temperatures and solar radiation. Particularly on shady slopes in the uppermost part of the snowpack there are weak layers evident which can easily be triggered. During the course of the day, superficially melt-freeze encrusted layers aer becoming moist on steep sunny slopes. The gliding snow activity has intensified somewhat over the last few days.
