Be aware of the problem of old snow at high altitudes
The avalanche danger is moderate above 2200 metres and low below.
The main problem is old snow. In the north-west to north-east sector, slab avalanches can be triggered in some places by even a small additional load. Avalanches can occasionally be of medium size if the snow thickness is sufficient.
Small sliding snow avalanches can occur spontaneously above 1800 metres.
Snowpack
The snow surface is often still loose at high altitudes. In the central part of the snowpack, weak layers of angular crystals have formed between the fresh snow packs of the past week. In small areas, surface frost may also have been snowed in.
On the sunny side, the snow cover has settled well up to high altitudes and is partly sliding on steep, smooth slopes.
Tendency
The problem of old snow at altitude remains.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2200m
Slab avalanches, especially in the northern sector
The avalanche danger is moderate above 2200 metres and low below.
The main problem is old snow. In the sectors from north-west to north to north-east, slab avalanches can be triggered in some places by even a small additional load. Avalanches can break through to deeper weak layers and become medium sized if the snow is thick enough.
Small to medium-sized slab avalanches can also be triggered in fresh drift snow at a few danger spots, especially near the crest. Below 2800 m, mainly small sliding snow avalanches can be triggered spontaneously.
Snowpack
The snow surface is often still loose at high altitudes. In the upper part of the snowpack, fresh snow that has blown over close to the crest can form a weak layer. In the middle part of the snowpack, weak layers of angular crystals have formed between the fresh snow packs of the past week.
At high altitudes, angular crystals can also be found at the transition to the compact old snow foundation and occasionally near the ground.
On the sunny side, the snow cover has settled well up to high altitudes and can slide off the ground.
Tendency
The old snow problem remains, the drift snow problem decreases as the snow cover settles.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Little snow, small drift snow problem
The avalanche danger is low, the main danger is drift snow.
Above 2000 m, small slab avalanches can be triggered in a few places in west, north and east exposures.
Snowpack
The snow surface is wind-treated. In the upper part of the snow cover, overblown fresh snow can form a weak layer. Overall, there is still little snow.
Tendency
Little change, the drift snow is increasingly settling.
