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, particularly on W/N/E facing slopes. 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 2200m. In isolated cases avalanches can reach medium size. Attention must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.

Snowpack

dp.1: deep persistent weak layer

More than anywhere else along the Italian border, some snowfall is anticipated. The snowpack is highly diverse even over small areas. Below 1700m there is hardly any snow on the ground. Inside the snowpack are faceted expansively metamorphosed weak layers, especially on W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m. The snowpack is moist below 2000m.

Tendency

On Thursday-to-Friday, rising avalanche danger due to fresh snowfall and wind

Danger level

Avalanches hardly possible, danger zones rare

Weak layers can hardly be triggered. Only in very isolated cases are there danger zones on very steep shady slopes and in transitions into gullies and bowls above 1900m. Avalanche releases tend to be small. 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. Below 1700 m there is hardly any snow. There are faceted expansively metamorphosed weak layers evident inside the old snowpack. The snowpack is moist below 2000m.

Tendency

On Thursday-to-Friday, rising avalanche danger due to fresh snowfall and wind