At high altitudes, caution towards persistent weak layers.
Avalanche danger above 2400m is moderate. Slab avalanches can be triggered by minimum additional loading in some places, caution urged in transitions from shallow to deeper snow. On very steep north-facing slopes above 2400m and on W/E-facing slopes above 2600m, avalanches can fracture down to more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack and in isolated cases grow to large size. On extremely steep sunny slopes, small moist loose-snow avalanches can trigger naturally during the course of the day. Due to strong-velocity northerly winds, small danger zones will be generated through fresh snowdrift patches which can be prone to triggering on very steep north-facing slopes (most are easy to recognize). From very steep grass-covered slopes below 2600m, isolated small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally.
Snowpack
In early morning hours the snowpack surface is melt-freeze encrusted and capable of bearing loads. During the daytime it softens, esp. on sunny slopes. In extended northern aspects there are weak layers of faceted crystals inside the old snowpack. On shady slopes at summit altitudes, fresh, shallow snowdrift patches lie deposited atop weak layers of surface hoar or faceted crystals in some places. On shady slopes below 2200m, on sunny slopes, the snowpack is mostly moist. Despite dropping temperatures the snowpack can on steep grass-covered slopes glide away as an entire mass.
Tendency
Little change expected. Slight daytime rise in avalanche danger due to strong solar radiation.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Wet snow
Caution on very steep shady slopes in high-alpine zones.
Winter sports enthusiasts can trigger small-to-medium-sized avalanches in the old snow. Danger zones occur on very steep NW/N/NE-facing slopes which are difficult to recognize, they increase with ascending altitude. Backcountry tours require an well-considered route selection. Avalanche danger increases during the course of the day. Particularly in intensively sun-bathed steep terrain, increasingly also on shady slopes, small-to-medium wet-snow avalanches are possible. The danger of small, in isolated cases medium-sized glide-snow avalances remains difficult to assess.
Snowpack
At high altitudes on very steep slopes, unfavorable intermediate layers in the old snowpack are evident. The uppermost layers are often soft, but in early morning hours have formed a crust capable of bearing loads. The snowpack is throughly wet up to high altitudes but all-in-all well consolidated and stable. Due to daytime rise in temperatures and solar radiation, the snowpack weakens as the day unfolds.
Tendency
Danger of dry-snow avalanches not expected to change in high alpine zones. Due to dropping temperatures on Monday, danger of wet-snow avalanches will diminish. Glide-snow avalanches are still possible.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2400m
Isolated danger zones at high altitudes
Weak layers in the uppermost part of the snowpack can in isolated cases be triggered by one sole skier. Such danger zones occur esp. on steep N/W/E-facing slopes above 2100m. Avalanches can in isolated cases grow to medium size. Due to solar radiation and daytime warmth, increasingly frequent wet-snow avalanches can be expected, especially on extremely steep sunny slopes, releases mostly small-sized. Acute danger of falling on hardened snowpack surfaces in steep terrain.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.10: springtime scenario
Clear skies are expected over far-reaching areas. The snowpack surface will freeze and be capable of bearing loads in early morning, softening subsequently over the course of the day. The old snowpack is moist, particularly on sunny slopes at all altitudes and on shady slopes below 2100m. Inside the old snowpack on N/W/E-facing slopes there are faceted, expansively metamorphosed weak layers, esp. abov 2400m. Below 1800m there is hardly any snow on the ground.
Tendency
Little change in avalanche danger levels anticipated
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2200m
Danger of falls on encrusted snowpack surfaces
Avalanche danger is low. Wet snow can be problematic. Due to solar radiation, mostly small, wet loose snow slides trigger naturally on extremely steep rocky slopes. On very steep grass-covered slopes which have not yet discharged, isolated small glide-snow avalanches are possible.
Snowpack
The snowpack is well consolidated and stable, in early morning it is melt-freeze encrusted, then turns to firn-snow and becomes moistened from above. Only on steep shady slopes at highest altitudes is the snow still powdery. There, isoalted layers of faceted crystals in the uppermost part of the snowpack have persisted, but fracture propagation is unlikely. At intermediate altitudes the snowpack on sunny slopes has receded starkly, the fundament is wet over far-reaching areas. Gliding snow masses are possible.
Tendency
Avalanche danger remains low
Danger level
Favorable avalanche situation
Quite favorable avalanche conditions prevail in general. Due to solar radiation, isolated moist avalanches can be expected during the course of the day, esp. on extremely steep sunny slopes. On hardened surfaces, acute danger of falls.
Snowpack
dp.10: springtime scenario
Snowpack will consolidate as temperatures drop, a surface crust will form. The old snowpack is moist, esp. on sunny slopes at all altitudes and on shady slopes below 2100m. Below 1600m there is hardly any snow on the ground.
Tendency
Little change in avalanche danger levels anticipated
Danger level
Snowpack
Tendency
Danger level
Predominantly good avalanche situation
The avalanche danger is low. Danger spots are only in some places in shady steep areas in high altitudes. There the triggering of slab avalanches within the old snow can´t be ruled out. In few places fresh snowdrift deposits which formed with the northerly winds are prone to triggering, the risk of falling outweighs the risk of burial. In sunny rocky terrain loose-snow avalanches due to radiation can´t be ruled out. In steep slopes risk of falling on the hoar-like surfaces.
Snowpack
Due to the cooling and temperature drop the snow cover can stabilize and build hoar on the surface due to the influence of the winds. In places thin snowdrift deposits are forming with the new snow which are poorly bonded with the old snow cover. Weak layers are only found in highest altitudes within the old snow cover (Graupel, soft crystals). The old snow cover is moist even in high altitudes, especially on sunny slopes. In medium altitudes the snow cover has decreased especially on sunny areas.
Tendency
On Tuesdaythe mountain weather will be changeable, cold and not prone to showers. No significant change of the avalanche situation.
Danger level
2100m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2100m
Isolated danger zones at high altitudes
Weak layers in the uppermost part of the snowpack can in isolated cases be triggered by one sole skier. Such danger zones occur esp. on steep N/W/E-facing slopes above 2100m. Avalanches can in isolated cases grow to medium size. Due to solar radiation and daytime warmth, increasingly frequent wet-snow avalanches can be expected, especially on extremely steep sunny slopes, releases mostly small-sized. Acute danger of falling on hardened snowpack surfaces in steep terrain.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.10: springtime scenario
Clear skies are expected over far-reaching areas. The snowpack surface will freeze and be capable of bearing loads in early morning, softening subsequently over the course of the day. The old snowpack is moist, particularly on sunny slopes at all altitudes and on shady slopes below 2100m. Inside the old snowpack on N/W/E-facing slopes there are faceted, expansively metamorphosed weak layers, esp. abov 2400m. Below 1500m there is hardly any snow on the ground.
Tendency
Little change in avalanche danger levels anticipated
Danger level
Predominantly favorable avalanche situation
Avalanche danger is low, extremely isolated danger zones for winter sports enthusiasts occur on very steep shady slopes above 2200m, where in some palces on steep slopes small slab avalanches can be triggered in the fresh, shallow snowdrift patches, esp. in transitions from shallow to deep snow. From very steep grass-covered slopes below 2600m which have not yet discharged, isolated mostly small glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally. On extremely steep sunny slopes, small moist loose-snow avalanches can trigger naturally during the course of the day. Acute danger of falls on the hardened surfaces In general the danger of falling outweighs that of being buried in snow.
Snowpack
In early morning hours the snowpack surface is melt-freeze encrusted and capable of bearing loads. During the daytime it softens, esp. on sunny slopes. In extended northern aspects there are weak layers of faceted crystals inside the old snowpack. On shady slopes at summit altitudes, fresh, shallow snowdrift patches lie deposited atop weak layers of surface hoar or faceted crystals in some places. On shady slopes below 2200m, on sunny slopes, the snowpack is mostly moist. Despite dropping temperatures the snowpack can on steep grass-covered slopes glide away as an entire mass.
Tendency
Little change expected
Danger level
Predominantly favorable conditions. Beware slight daytime rise in danger.
Avalanche danger in the morning is low. Winter sports enthusiasts can trigger avalanches in extremely steep terrain, usually small releases. 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. Due to daytime warming and solar radiation esp. on sun-bathed and rocky steep terrain, but also on shady slopes to an increasing degree, slides and mostly small-sized wet-snow avalanches are possible. Small, in isolated cases medium-sized glide-snow avalanches continue to be possible.
Snowpack
The old snowpack is thoroughly wet up to high altitudes, but following a night of clear skies with good outgoing radiation, a generally well consolidated snowpack awaits in early morning. During the course of the day, the snowpack will soften from east to south to west and lose its firmness. At lower altitudes there is little snow on the ground.
