The danger of slipping snow is limited to the higher altitudes.
The avalanche danger is moderate. Sliding snow is the main problem up to high altitudes. On smooth ground, for example on steep meadow slopes, in forest aisles and on rock slabs, sliding snow avalanches can release themselves at any time of day or night. Medium-sized avalanches are possible.
At higher altitudes, weak layers in old snow can be problematic. Slab avalanches can be triggered here on shaded steep slopes, especially with high additional loads. Avalanches can reach medium size and be sufficient for burial.
Snowpack
On Saturday, the snow cover has become moist on the surface up to 2000 metres and a brittle melted snow cover forms here at night. On the sunny side, the snow will soften again on the surface during the course of the day. At higher altitudes, well-set powder snow dominates. Here on shady slopes, especially in hollows and in the area of older drift snow accumulations, layers of angular crystals have been preserved deep in the snowpack in places. The ground is not frozen and the base of the snowpack is often wet.
Tendency
The risk of avalanches decreases with colder temperatures.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2000m
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Be aware of the risk of falling and injury!
The avalanche danger is low. Sliding snow is the main problem. On smooth ground, for example on steep meadow slopes, in forest aisles and on rock slabs, individual small sliding snow avalanches can detach themselves.
At higher altitudes, weak layers in old snow can be problematic. Slab avalanches can be triggered here on shady steep slopes, especially with high additional loads. Avalanches usually remain small, but the risk of falling must be taken into account.
Snowpack
The snow cover became superficially moist up to 2000 metres on Saturday. At night, a brittle melting snow cover forms here, in places an ice lamella. On the sunny side, the snow will soften again on the surface during the course of the day. At higher altitudes, well-set powder snow dominates. Here, layers of angular crystals have been preserved in places on shady slopes, especially in hollows and in the area of older drift snow accumulations. The ground is not frozen and the base of the snowpack is often wet.
