The wind will worsen the situation. Above 2400 m there are weak layers in the old snow cover.
A small additional load can trigger a small to medium avalanche, especially near ridges where there are fresh snow drifts, especially above 1800 m. At altitudes above 2400 m, a small load can trigger a small to medium avalanche of packed snow.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
On Monday and Tuesday, more than 40 cm of snow fell above 1800 m, and up to 20 cm at lower altitudes. The snow fell on uneven ground - in some places on terrestrial ground, especially on the southern slopes on drifts of blown snow.
The northeasterly wind will move snow above the tree line and build up drifts - especially above 1800 m where there is more dry snow.
There are weak layers in the old snow cover above 2400 m.
Tendency
Winds will weaken overnight on Friday, and it will be slightly warmer on Friday. On sunny slopes, creeping patches of packed snow will break out.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1800m
Wind will worsen conditions
A small additional load can trigger a small to medium avalanche, especially near ridges where there are fresh snow drifts, especially above 1800 m.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
On Monday and Tuesday, more than 60 cm of snow fell above 1800 m, and up to 30 cm at lower altitudes. The snow fell on uneven ground - in some places on terrestrial ground, especially on the southern slopes on drifts of blown snow. The thin old snow cover, now hidden under the new snow, is mixed with old-growth ash. This reduces the stability of the snow cover.
The northeasterly wind will move snow above the tree line and build drifts - especially above 1800 m where there is more dry snow.
Tendency
Winds will weaken overnight on Friday, and it will be slightly warmer on Friday. On sunny slopes, creeping patches of packed snow will break out.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1800m
Wind will worsen conditions
A small additional load can trigger a small to medium avalanche, especially near ridges where there are fresh snow drifts, especially above 1800 m.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
On Monday and Tuesday, more than 40 cm of snow fell above 1800 m, and up to 20 cm at lower altitudes. The snow fell on uneven ground - in some places on terrestrial ground, especially on the southern slopes on drifts of blown snow.
The northeasterly wind will move snow above the tree line and build up drifts - especially above 1800 m where there is more dry snow.
Tendency
Winds will ease overnight on Friday, with a slightly warmer spell on Friday. On sunny slopes, creeping patches of packed snow will break out.
