Avalanche danger above the timberline is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Snowdrifts are problematic. Small slab avalanches can be triggered by a single person engaged in winter sports in steep NW/N/E-facing terrain as well as in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Number of avalanche prone locations increases with ascending altitude. In addition, new fallen snow can trigger naturally as small loose snow avalanches in extremely steep terrain. Smaller glide-snow avalanches can release on steep slopes over smooth ground with still plenty of snow.
Snowpack
Some 15cm to 25cm of new snow have fallen accompanied by a little wind. Another 10cm will fall. In wind-exposed areas at high altitudes the new snow will be transported. In some places fresh snowdrifts will be deposited atop soft layers. Layers that are embedded within the new snow or snowdrifts can also be prone to triggering. At intermediate altitudes new snow and old snowpack surface have bonded well widespread. The snowpack base is wet widespread. Possibility of gliding movements over smooth ground.
Tendency
Snowdrifts at high altitude remain prone to triggering. Avalanche danger will not change significantly.
Danger level
1600m
Avalanche Problem
New snow
1600m
New snow only little impacted by wind.
Avalanche danger is low. New fallen snow is problematic. Isolated small loose snow avalanches can trigger spontaneously in extremely steep terrain in all aspects. Number of avalanche prone locations increases with ascending altitude. At higher altitudes, isolated snowdrifts can be triggered as small slab avalanches by a single individual engaged in winter sports in steep N/E-facing terrain.
Snowpack
Some 5cm to 15cm of new snow have fallen accompanied by a little wind. A few more centimeters will fall. Bonding between new snow and old snowpack surface is favorable widespread. At intermediate altitudes, the snow at the surface is slightly moist. At high altitudes it is dry, in wind-impacted areas small snowdrift accumulations can be generated. The snowpack base is wet widespread.
Tendency
Depending on the wind impact snowdrifts can become a problem.