Assess with caution the fresh snowdrift accumulations
Avalanche danger above 1800m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Freshly generated snowdrift accumulations can in some places be triggered by one sole skier as a slab avalanche. Releases tend to be small-sized. Danger zones occur esp. near ridgelines, behind protruberances in the landscape and in gullies and bowls, usually they are easy to recognize. On very steep shady slopes, weak layers can fracture and be swept along. Caution urged esp. at entry points into very steep gullies and little skied-on north-facing slopes. On extremely steep slopes, small loose-snow avalanches can be expected. Isolated small naturally triggered glide-snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
The fresh fallen snow (10-20cm) was transported by northerly winds. On shady slopes above 1800-2000m snowdrifts accumulates atop an often loosely-packed surface. In places the surface hoar was blanketed. The old snowpack fundament on steep shady slopes at high altitudes is expansively metamorphosed. On shady wind-protected slopes there is still loose, dry snow to be found. Little snow on the ground on sunny slopes.
Tendency
No significant change in danger levels anticipated
Danger level
Only isolated, small-area danger zones on very steep ridgeline shady slopes
Avalanche danger is low. Triggering a small slab is possible in only few places, most endangered are shady slopes in very steep terrain above 2000m. In isolated cases a small glide-snow avalanche is possible.
Snowpack
The fresh fallen snow (10-15cm) was deposited above 1800-2000m on an often loosely-packed surface. Moderate-velocity winds transported the fresh snow to ridgeline zones. The fundament on steep shady slopes is weak in places, but the weak layer is varied and the slab is thin. On shady slopes the snow is still loosely-packed. On sunny slopes the layering of the below-average snowpack is stable, except for small superficial loose-snow avalanches. Gliding snow over smooth ground is observed only rarely.
Tendency
No significant change in danger levels anticipated
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1800m
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Isolated danger zones occur on steep shady ridgeline slopes
Avalanche danger above 1800m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Freshly generated snowdrift accumulations can in some places be triggered by one sole skier as a slab avalanche. Releases tend to be small-sized. Danger zones occur esp. near ridgelines, behind protruberances in the landscape and in gullies and bowls, usually they are easy to recognize. On very steep shady slopes, weak layers can fracture and be swept along. Caution urged esp. at entry points into very steep gullies and little skied-on north-facing slopes. On extremely steep slopes, small loose-snow avalanches can be expected. Isolated small naturally triggered glide-snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
The fresh fallen snow (20-30cm) was deposited above 1800-2000m on an often loosely-packed surface. Moderate-velocity winds transported the fresh snow to ridgeline zones. In places the surface hoar was blanketed. The old snowpack fundament on steep shady slopes at high altitudes is expansively metamorphosed. On sunny slopes the layering of the below-average snowpack is stable, except for small superficial loose-snow avalanches. Gliding snow over smooth ground is observed only rarely.
Tendency
No significant change in danger levels anticipated
