Low avalanche danger prevails. Isolated small-sized glide-snow avalanches are possible on steep smooth slopes which have not yet discharged. Glide cracks are signals of potential imminent danger. As a result of frequently strong-velocity southerly winds, small-sized snowdrift accumulations have been generated at high altitudes. The risks of falling and sustaining injuries outweigh those of being buried in snow masses.
Snowpack
There is little snow on the ground. South-facing slopes are bare of snow up to high altitudes. During the nocturnal hours, a breakable-to-capable-of-bearing-loads crust can form. During the daytime it then softens, particularly on sunny slopes and at low altitudes. Since there is little transportable snow, only small local snowdrifts were generated by the strong southerly winds.
Tendency
Avalanche danger not expected to change significantly
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Isolated avalanche prone locations in persistent weak layer of old snow. Isolated glide-snow avalanches.
Avalanches can in isolated cases be triggered from persistent weak layers on very steep shady slopes. These releases are mostly small-sized. The risks of falling and sustaining injuries outweigh those of being buried in snow masses. From place to place, freshly generated snowdrifts are trigger sensitive and require attentiveness. Isolated, generally small-sized glide-snow avalanches are still possible on steep, smooth slopes which have not yet discharged.
Snowpack
The shallow snowpack is generally well consolidated, low in tensions. On shady slopes in high alpine regions, isolated weak layers are still evident inside the snowpck. Due to intermittently strong-velocity foehn winds, the loosely-packed old snow was transported from place to place and small drifts were freshly generated. Little information from outlying terrain is currently available to the Avalanche Warning Service.
Tendency
Avalanche danger not expected to change significantly
