Danger level

2200m

Persistent weak layer

2200m

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 mostlyn on W/N/E facing slopes in transitions from shallow to deeper snow, e.g. at entry points into gullies and bowls, a on very steep shady slopes above 2200m. Attention must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.

Snowpack

dp.1: deep persistent weak layer

W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m: in the lowermost part of the snowpack are faceted expansively metamorphosed weak layers evident. The uppermost part of the snowpack is expansively metamorphosed, there is surface hoar and also faceted crystals. Sunny slopes below 2800m: the snowpack is largely stable, with a crust on the surface. Over small areas it is highly diverse. Below 1700m there is hardly any snow on the ground.

Tendency

Weak layers in the old snowpack demand caution

Danger level

Avalanches hardly possible, danger zones occur seldom.

Weak layers can trigger in transitions into gullies and bowls in very isolated cases, releases small, particularly on NW/N/NE facing slopes above 2000m, generally triggerable only by large additional loading. Attention must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.

Snowpack

Along the Italian border some snowfall is anticipated. Shady slopes: there are faceted expansively metamorphosed weak layers evident in the old snowpack. The snowpack is largely stable, with a surface crust. There is little snow on the ground. Below 1700 m there is hardly any snow.

Tendency

No significant change i avalanche danger levels expected