Main danger: freshly generated snowdrift accumulations. Weak layers in old snow can trigger in isolated cases.
Due to fresh snow and moderate northerly winds, often trigger-sensitive snowdrift accumulations are being generated in ridgeline terrain, gullies and bowls as well as in general above 1800m. These drifts can be triggered in many cases by one sole skier, the releases will be small. In addition, isolated avalanches can trigger in the weak old snow, esp. on W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m. Caution urged in transitions from shallow to deep snow, e.g. at entry points into gullies and bowls. Avalanches can in isolated cases grow to medium size. Attention must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Up to 15cm of fresh snow is anticipated regionally, locally more. With moderate northerly winds, fresh drifts will accumulate. The fresh snowdrift accumulations will be deposited atop unfavorable layers. Inside the snowpack are faceted, expansively metamorphosed weak layers, particularly on W/N/E facing slopes.
Tendency
Fresh snowdrifts need to be cautiously assessed. Pay attention to weak layers in old snowpack.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1800m
Main danger: freshly generated snowdrift accumulations
Due to fresh snow and moderate northerly winds, often trigger-sensitive snowdrift accumulations are being generated in ridgeline terrain, gullies and bowls as well as in general above 1800m. These drifts can be triggered in many cases by one sole skier, the releases will be small. Attention must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Esp. along the Italian and Slovenian borders, up to 25cm of fresh snow, locally more, in most areas up to 15cm is expected. Moderate northerly winds will generate fresh snowdrift accumulations, these will be deposited atop unfavorable layers. Inside the snowpack, particularly on shady slopes, are faceted, expansively metamorphosed weak layers.
Tendency
Assess snowdrifts with caution
Danger level
Fresh snowdriftrs. Isolated danger zones in gullies and bowls.
Fresh snowdrift accumulations are mostly small, triggerable only in isolated cases, esp. on wind-protected shady slopes at high altitude. Caution urged in transitions into gullies and bowls. These danger zones occur selcom. Apart from the risks of being buried in snow masses, adequate consideration must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.
Snowpack
Up to 10cm of fresh snow is expected regionally, locally more. Due to moderate northerly winds, mostly small snowdrift accumulations will be generated. Inside the snowpack, esp. on shady slopes, are faceted, expansively metamorphosed weak layers.
