Due to snowfall, likelihood of slab avalanches above 1900m rising significantly, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy. triggerable by persons. Where snowfall is heaviest natural triggerings possible. Mediium-sized releases are possible. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning. On extremely steep S/SW/W facing slopes, increasingly frequent mostly small loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in afternoon in case of extended bright intervals. Pay attention to the runout zones.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Much more snow has fallen than was anticipated. Since Wednesday above 1400m: 20-35 cm of fresh snow, tonight another 15-30 cm is expected above 1600m. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 1900m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. South-facing slopes and terrain below 1900m: atop a crust.
Tendency
Due to sustained snowfall, likelihood of triggering continues to increase
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2000m
Caution: weak layers in old snowpack
Avalanches can be triggered by persons and reach medium As snowfall intensifies, likelihood of slab avalanches above 2200m rising significantl, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy, triggerable by persons. Where snwofall is heaviest natural triggerings possible. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning. Caution urged in transitions from shallow to deeper snow in the regions where it is windy. Danger zones are difficult to recognize. Isolated whumpf noises can indicate imminent danger. On extremely steep S/SW/W facing slopes, increasingly frequent mostly small loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in afternoon in case of extended bright intervals. Pay attention to the runout zones.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Since Wednesday 5-15 cm has been registered, locally more. Tonight more snowfall anticipated. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. The old snowpack is expansively metamorphosed, with a loose surface of surface hoar and faceted crystals. Mostly small snowdrifts lie deposited on wind-protected shady slopes above 2000m atop weak layers. South-facing slopes and terrain below 2000m: atop a crust.
Tendency
Avalanche danger: no significant change expected
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
Avalanche danger at high point of Danger Level 2 (Moderate)
As snowfall intensifies, likelihood of slab avalanches above 1900m rising significantl, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy. triggerable by persons. Where snowfall is heaviest natural triggerings possible. Mediium-sized releases are possible. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning. On extremely steep S/SW/W facing slopes, increasingly frequent mostly small loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in afternoon in case of extended bright intervals. Pay attention to the runout zones.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Since Wednesday above 1400m: 20-35 cm of fresh snow, tonight another 5-15 cm is expected above 1600m. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 1900m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. South-facing slopes and terrain below 1900m: atop a crust.
Tendency
Due to sustained snowfall, likelihood of triggering continues to increase
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Isolated danger zones occur on ridgeline NW/N/NW facing slopes
Avalanches can be triggered by persons and reach medium size, esp. by large additional loading, releases mostly small. Esp. on NW/N/NE facing ridgeline slopes above 2000m.
Snowpack
Since Wednesday 5-15 cm has been registered, locally more. Tonight more snowfall anticipated. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. The old snowpack is expansively metamorphosed, with a loose surface of surface hoar and faceted crystals. Mostly small snowdrifts lie deposited on wind-protected shady slopes above 2000m atop weak layers. South-facing slopes and terrain below 2000m: atop a crust.
