Danger level
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Caution: weak layers in old snowpack can trigger in isolated cases
Avalanches can be triggered in the weak layers by one sole skier in some places, and grow to medium size. Danger zones occur mostly in transitions from shallow to deeper snow, e.g. at entry points into gullies and bowls, a on very steep shady slopes above 2000m. Attention must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
The snowpack is highly diverse over small areas. Below 1600m there is little snow on the ground. Shady slopes: the uppermost part of the snowpack is expansively metamorphosed, there is surface hoar and also faceted crystals. In the lower part of the snowpack there are faceted expansively metamorphosed crystals evident. Sunny slopes: snowpack largely stable, with a crust on the surface.
Tendency
Weak layers in the old snowpack demand caution