Wet loose-snow avalnches expected. Weak layers in old snow require caution, esp. in southern regions
Due to solar radiation, increasingly frequent generally small-sized wet loose-snow avalanches are anticipated, esp. on extremely steep sunny slopes. Avoid the runout zones!
Avalanches are triggerable by persons in the weak old snow, esp. on W/N/E facng slopes above 1800m, releases generally medium-sized. Danger zones are diffidult to recognize. Isolated whumpf noises are a 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. Isolated glide-snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Sunny slopes: solar radiation will lead to significantly moister snowpack. The fresh snow lies atop an unfavorable snowpack on W/N/E facing slopes abovve 1800m.
Tendency
Wet loose-snow avalanches can trigger in starting zones which have not yet discharged
Danger level
Caution: loose-snow avalanches on extremely steep sunny slopes
Due to solar radiation, increasingly frequent generally small-sized wet loose-snow avalanches are anticipated, esp. on extremely steep sunny slopes. Avoid the runout zones! Avalanches are triggerable by persons esp. by large addtional loading on W/N/E facng slopes above 2000m, releases mostly small.
Snowpack
Sunny slopes: solar radiation will lead to significantly moister snowpack. The fresh snow and drifts lie atop an unfavorable snowpack on W/N/E facing slopes abovve 2000m.
Tendency
Naturally triggered avalanche activity w increase significantly due to higher temperatures and solar radiation
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Caution: snowdrifts in gullies and bowls. Caution: weak layers in old snowpack.
With increasingly strong winds from varying directions, often trigger-sensitive snowdrift accumulations will be generated on shady slopes. These can be triggered by one sole skier above 2200m. Avalanches can fracture down to more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack on shady wind-protected slopes and then grow to medium size. In addition, isolated avalanches can be triggered in the weak old snowpack be persons, esp. on W/N/E facing slopes. Caution urged in transitions from shallow to deep snow in regions where strong winds are blowing. Isolated whumpf noises are indicators of imminent danger. Particularly on extremely steep S/SW/W facing slopes, mostly small loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in the afternoon hours if there are extended bright intervals. Pay attention to the runout zones.
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.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Snowdrift accumulations lie deposited on wind-protected shady slopts above 2200m atop soft layers. The old snowpack is expansively metamorphosed. Inside the old snowpack are weak layers (faceted crystals). Sunny slopes: solar radiation will lead to significant moistening of the snowpack.
Tendency
Wet loose-snow avalanches can trigger in starting zones which have not yet discharged
