Beware small-sized snowdrift accumulations and gliding snow
Avalanche danger is predominantly low, at higher altitudes moderate. Small-sized snowdrift accumulations can still be triggered above the timberline. Avalanche prone locations occur particularly on steep, shady slopes. Especially on steep grass-covered slopes, small-to-medium sized glide-snow avalanches are possible. Caution below glide cracks.
Snowpack
The fresh fallen snow and small-sized snowdrift accumulations from the last few days are settling increasingly and firming up. Particularly on steep grass-covered slopes, increasingly frequent glide cracks and heightened gliding snow have been observed.
Tendency
To begin with, no significant change in the avalanche situation is anticipated.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Gliding snow
Caution urged on steep, shady high-altitude slopes
Slab avalanches can be triggered in the old snow. Caution is urged on very steep, shady high altitude slopes. Small-sized snowdrift accumulations can be triggered with increasing frequency at ascending altitudes. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggerred by winter sports enthusiasts. Especially on steep grass-covered slopes, small-to-medium sized glide-snow avalanches continue to be possible. Be careful beneath glide cracks.
Snowpack
The fresh fallen snow and small-sized snowdrift accumulations from the last few days are settling increasingly and firming up. At heightened altitudes they were often deposited on top of faceted layers of old snow from late autumn. The bonding is poor in places. Older snowdrift accumulation can still be triggered in some places.
Tendency
The persistent weak layer remains prone to triggering on high-altitude, steep shady slopes.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
Avalanche danger is low. Only slides and small glide-snow avalanches are possible. In extremely steep terrain, small avalanches can be triggered by winter sports enthusiasts. Apart from being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to fall also require caution.
Snowpack
The most recent fresh fallen snow has been able to settle significantly and firm up during the nocturnal hours. All in all, there is little snow on the ground. On steep, grass-covered slopes, glide cracks and small glide-snowslides have been reported.
Tendency
Monday is expected to be quite sunny. No significant change in the avalanche situation is anticipated.
