Slow increase in avalanche danger due to fresh wind slab!
The avalanche danger increases to moderate in the morning hours above the tree line. Fresh snowdrift accumulations in the north, east and south sectors, mainly behind terrain edges and in gullies and bowls, can sometimes be triggered as small to medium slab avalanches due to low additional loads. In addition to the risk of burial in terrain traps, the risk of being swept away and falling must also be taken into account.
Snowpack
Fresh and older snowdrift accumulations often lie on faceted crystals or surface hoar, which can act as a weak layer. Under a few centimetres of new fallen snow, the snow cover, snowpack on sunny slopes is hard or icy. In general, kinetic metamorphism weakens the thin snow base, fundament. Windward terrain is usually blown off and almost snow-free.
Tendency
Friday will be milder for a short time and some new fallen snow is still to be expected. The risk of avalanches will increase slightly. From today's perspective, it may snow again and again at the weekend.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Low avalanche danger, but watch out for fresh wind slab!
The avalanche danger is low. However, fresh and older snowdrift accumulations in snow-covered gullies and bowls as well as behind broad ridges and ridgelines above the tree line are prone to triggering. In a few places, the wind slab can be triggered by individuals as a small slab avalanche. In addition to the rather low risk of burial in terrain traps, the risk of being swept away and falling must also be taken into account.
Snowpack
Fresh and older snowdrift accumulations often lie on faceted crystals or surface hoar, which can act as a weak layer. Apart from this, the snow surface is only slightly covered by new fallen snow and is hard or icy on the sunny slopes below. In general, kinetic metamorphism weakens the thin snow base, fundament. Windward terrain is usually blown off and almost snow-free.
Tendency
Friday will be milder for a short time and some new fallen snow is still to be expected. The risk of avalanches will increase slightly. From today's perspective, it may snow again and again at the weekend.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Isolated snowdrift accumulations still prone to triggering!
The avalanche danger is low. However, small snowdrift accumulations in gullies and bowls and behind broad ridges and ridgelines above the tree line are still prone to triggering. In a few places, the wind slab can be triggered by individuals as a small slab avalanche. However, the avalanche prone locations are easily recognisable. In addition to the rather low risk of burial in terrain traps, the risk of being swept away and falling must also be taken into account.
Snowpack
Isolated snowdrift accumulations often lie on faceted crystals or surface hoar, which can act as a weak layer. Apart from this, the snow surface is hard or icy on sunny slopes. In shady terrain, the surface is often soft. In general, kinetic metamorphism weakens the thin snow base, fundament. Windward terrain is usually blown off and almost snow-free.
Tendency
Friday will be milder for a short time and some new fallen snow is expected. The risk of avalanches will increase slightly. From today's perspective, it may snow again and again at the weekend.
