Caution in little-tracked shady steep terrain. Beware small snowdrifts.
Near-surface weak layers are often still prone to triggering, esp. on little-tracked steep shady slopes. On shady steep high-altitude slopes and in ridgeline terrain, small-area snowdrift accumulations require caution. One sole winter sports enthusiast can trigger mostly small slab avalanches in these zones. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall require adequate caution. On steep grass-covered slopes with sufficient snow, isolated medium-sized glide-snow avalanches still possible.
Snowpack
Fresh snowfall is expected (5cm) which will be deposited up to high altitudes atop a weak old snowpack surface, it will bond well. In high-altitude ridgeilne terrain, small drifts will be generated. Below 1500m there is little snow on the ground. On shady slopes at high and high-alpine altitudes the older drifts lie atop an unfavorable old snowpack, which are often still prone to triggering.
Tendency
Sunshine and mild temperatures generating a daytime rise in avalanche danger
Danger level
1500m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1500m
Not much snow, low avalanche danger
Avalanche danger is low. In isolated cases, small loose-snow avalanches can trigger naturally in extremely steep terrain. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall require adequate caution. Small glide-snow avalanches are possible on steep slopes on smooth ground where there is sufficient snow.
Snowpack
Showers will bring only minor new snowfall which will bond well with the moist old snowpack. On shady steep high-altitude slopes and in ridgeline terrain, small-area snowdrift accumulations require caution. A cohesive area-wide snowpack is generally evident only on shady slopes above 1400m. Up to high altitudes the snowpack is most and weakened by rainfall. Gliding movement over smooth ground are possible. South-facing slopes are generally bare of snow.
Tendency
Friday will be very sunny. Avalanche danger levels expected to remain unchanged.
