The avalanche risk is high above the tree line and considerable below it. The main problem at all altitudes is wind slab avalanches. Slab avalanches can easily be triggered in blown-in areas, especially on steep slopes with aspects from north to east to south and in gullies and bowls with little additional load. Avalanche prone locations are numerous and can also be found in forest transition areas as well as in forest aisles and clearings. Avalanches can become large.
In addition, the new fallen snow is released from the rocky steep terrain in the form of loose snow avalanches, especially when the sun is shining. Deeper weak layers can be disturbed by the additional load and the self-triggering of larger slab avalanches is then possible.
Snowpack
The snow layering is unfavourable. In the leeward areas of the eastern aspects and in gullies, bowls and forest gaps, large drift snow packs have been deposited. These lie on soft layers or surface hoar and are interspersed with weak layers that have formed during breaks in precipitation. Soft new fallen snow falls on the varying thicknesses of snow cover, making avalanche prone locations difficult to recognise. The snow crystals lose their bond, especially when exposed to sunlight, and the soft new fallen snow becomes unstable. At high altitudes, the base of the snowpack often consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
At the start of the week, warmer temperatures and rain will bring the wet snow problem to the fore. The danger of dry avalanches will slowly decrease.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
2000m
New snow
Treeline
Delicate avalanche situation widespread in outlying terrain
Fresh fallen snow and freshly generated snowdrifts are extremely prone to triggering, In addition, it is weak, its bonding to the old snowpack is also weak. One single person can trigger slab avalanches in the drifts and old snow. If the fracture sweeps away the entire snowpack, particularly in regions where fresh snowfall has been heaviest, the release can grow to large size. Danger zones occur especially on steep shady slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls in all aspects. Frequency and extent of avalanche prone locations increase with ascending altitude. Also naturally triggered avalanches and remote triggerings are possible. Activities in backcountry demand defensive conduct.
Snowpack
Widespread 20-40cm of fresh snow is anticipated. It will be transported by intermittently strong westerly-to-northwesterly winds. The fresh snow and fresh snowdrifts since Thursday often lie deposited on top oa a loosely-packed, faceted, expansively metamorphosed old snowpack surface or atop surface hoar. Thus, bonding is poor. The old snowpack is unfavorably structured. In addition, layers inside the fresh snow and freshly generated drifts are also prone to triggering.
Tendency
Naturally triggered avalanche releases will decrease, but winter sports enthusiasts can still trigger avalanches.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
New snow
1600m
Lots of new fallen snow and wind require restraint
The avalanche danger is considerable above 2000 metres and moderate below.
Slab avalanches can be triggered in drift and new fallen snow in some places by even a small additional load. Avalanches reach medium size. Avalanche prone locations can be found in all aspects, adjacent to the ridgeline or distant from ridgelines, behind terrain edges, in gullies and bowls. They increase in size and frequency with altitude.
Older snowdrift accumulations can be covered with snow and difficult to recognise. Cracks when walking on the snow cover, snowpack indicate danger. Spontaneous, mostly small loose snow avalanches can also occur on extremely steep terrain.
Snowpack
A total of 20 to 40 cm of new fallen snow has fallen in the last few days, with another 10 to 20 cm coming overnight. Wind and snowfall are constantly forming fresh wind slabs at altitude. Both the recently fallen soft snow, surface hoar and faceted crystals above/below the uppermost crust can serve as a weak layer. The rest of the old snowpack consists of layers of faceted crystals, deep rime and melt-freeze crusts, where it has little tendency to break up.
The total snow depth is still well below average.
Tendency
The wind slab remains prone to triggering.
Danger level
1500m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1500m
New snow
Considerable avalanche danger at higher altitudes
Avalanche danger is considerable above 1500m, moderate below that altitude. The main problem at all altitudes is the drifted snow. One single winter sports enthusiast can trigger small-to-medium sized slab avalanches in wind-loaded zones, particularly on steep NW-E-SE facing slopes and in gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
Widespread 20-30cm of fresh snow is anticipated. It will be transported by intermittently strong westerly-to-northwesterly winds. The fresh snow and fresh snowdrifts since Thursday often lie deposited on top oa a loosely-packed, faceted, expansively metamorphosed old snowpack surface or atop surface hoar. Thus, bonding is poor. In addition, layers inside the fresh snow and freshly generated drifts are also prone to triggering.
Tendency
Slightly receding avalanche danger
Danger level
1500m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1500m
New snow
Wind slabs lie on weak layers and can be easily triggered.
The avalanche danger is considerable above 1500 metres and moderate below that. The main problem at all altitudes is wind slab avalanches. Slab avalanches can be triggered in blown-in areas, especially on steep slopes with aspects from north to east to south and in gullies and bowls with little additional load. Avalanche prone locations can also be found in forest transition areas as well as in forest aisles and clearings. Avalanches reach medium size.
In addition, the new fallen snow is released from the rocky steep terrain in the form of loose snow avalanches, especially when exposed to sunlight. Deeper weak layers can be disturbed by the additional load and the self-triggering of slab avalanches is then possible.
Snowpack
The new fallen snow is first transported before it comes to rest softly on a snow cover, snowpack of varying thickness. The snow crystals lose their bond, especially when exposed to sunlight, and the soft new fallen snow becomes unstable. In the leeward areas of the eastern aspects and in gullies, bowls and gaps in the forest, there are thick drift snow packs. These lie on soft layers or surface hoar and are interspersed with weak layers that have formed during breaks in precipitation. At high altitudes, the snowpack base often consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
At the start of the week, warmer temperatures and rain bring the wet snow problem and naturally triggered avalanches to the fore.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Significant avalanche danger above the tree line. Even a single person can trigger a slab avalanche!
The avalanche danger is considerable above the tree line (level 3), below it is low. Fresh snowdrift accumulations, mainly in the north, east and south sectors, can be triggered as medium slab avalanches in many places behind ridgelines, terrain edges and in gullies and bowls, even with a small additional load.
Snowpack
Up to 40 cm of new fallen snow has fallen since Thursday, sometimes interspersed with graupel. It will continue to snow until Sunday morning. The snow has been transported to the eastern sectors by strong westerly to north-westerly winds and is forming bonded snow there. The fresh wind slab can contain weak layers and often lies on an unstable layer of faceted crystals or surface hoar. In the foundation of the snow cover, kinetic metamorphism (floating snow) weakens the stability.
Tendency
Monday will be significantly warmer during the course of the day, with the possibility of a little precipitation towards the evening. The avalanche risk will hardly change for the time being.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slab is prone to triggering and must be observed!
The avalanche risk is classified as considerable, mainly at higher altitudes, in some cases above the tree line. Attention should be paid to freshly filled steep slopes adjacent to the ridgeline as well as steep bowls and gullies, especially in the eastern sector and on the south side. Medium slab avalanches could be triggered here by even a small additional load. These avalanche-prone locations must be avoided at all costs. Depending on the amount of new snow, small loose snow avalanches are possible on very steep, extreme terrain in the afternoon when the sun is shining.
Snowpack
The latest new fallen snow (especially from Sunday night) is being transported by predominantly strong winds from the west to northwest and is not binding well with the old snowpack, which is sometimes soft or icy on the surface. The more extensive snowdrift accumulations at higher elevations are very prone to triggering. Crystals that have been transformed as they build up weaken the snow base, fundament. The snow depths are distributed very differently, alternating between blown away areas and areas filled with wind slab.
Tendency
No significant change. However, significant warming on Monday leads to settlement of the snow cover, snowpack.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slab prone to triggering
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below.
Slab avalanches can be triggered in some places by even a small additional load and can reach medium size. Most avalanche prone locations are located on west to north to south-east facing slopes, behind terrain edges, in gullies and bowls and also in the forest boundary area. They increase in size and frequency with altitude. Cracks when walking on the snow cover, snowpack indicate the danger. From extremely steep terrain, spontaneous, mostly small loose snow avalanches can be triggered by the sun's rays. In addition to the risk of burial, the danger of being swept away and falling must be taken into account. There are also many rocks lurking around.
Snowpack
A total of 20 to 30 cm of new fallen snow has fallen in the last few days, with another 10 to 20 cm coming overnight. The weak layer for snowdrift accumulations can be the last snow to fall, surface hoar as well as faceted crystals above/below the top crust. The rest of the old snowpack consists of layers of faceted crystals, deep frost and melt-freeze crusts and has little tendency to break up.
Below 1400 metres, rainfall moistened the snow cover on Friday, and a melt-freeze crust has formed within the new snowpack.
The total snow depth is still well below average.
Tendency
The wind slab remains prone to triggering.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Places with blowing snow are more dangerous
Places with blowing snow are particularly dangerous, as even a heavy load can trigger a small to medium-sized avalanche. Greater caution is needed in ravines and gullies, where there may be large amounts of blowing snow.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
On Friday and Saturday night, 5 to 20 cm of light snow fell. There were no strong winds during the snowfall. There is relatively little old snow. The snow base is uneven due to the influence of the wind. There is some light snow in sheltered areas, but the snow base is mostly hard and Crust.
Tendency
Sunday will see moderate to strong northerly winds, which could carry fresh snow in large amounts and build new snowdrifts. The danger of avalanches will increase.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slab is prone to triggering!
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line. Fresh drift snow areas can be triggered as small to medium-sized slab avalanches by low additional loads. The avalanche prone locations are located in particular in the steep terrain adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit in the north, east and south aspects as well as in gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
Since Thursday, 15 to 30 cm of new fallen snow has fallen, which was deposited with strong winds from the west as wind slab snow on a soft layer of snow interspersed with graupel. New fallen snow and wind create fresh drift snow areas. Weak layers for slab avalanches form soft deposits within the fresh, bound snow layer as well as soft snow layers (new fallen snow, faceted crystals) in the transition to the crusted can form. In places, their foundations are additionally weakened by kinetic metamorphism. In general, the amount of snow is still well below average.
Tendency
After a sunny start on Monday, it will become increasingly cloudy from the west, with light snowfall in the afternoon. With moderate westerly winds, it will become much milder at all altitudes. Wind slabs remain the main problem at higher altitudes!
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh and older snowdrift accumulations are prone to disruption
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below.
Slab avalanches can be triggered in some places by even a small additional load. Avalanches can reach medium size, the fresh snowdrift accumulations grow during the daytime changes. Avalanche prone locations can be found in all areas adjacent to the ridgeline and area distant from ridgelines, behind terrain edges, in gullies and bowls and also in the forest boundary area. They increase in size and frequency with altitude. Cracks when walking on the snow cover, snowpack indicate danger. Spontaneous, mostly small loose snow avalanches can also occur on extremely steep terrain when exposed to sunlight. In addition to the risk of burial, the danger of being swept away and falling must be taken into account. There are also many rocks lurking around.
Snowpack
A total of 20 to 30 cm of new fallen snow has fallen in the last few days, with another 10 to 20 cm coming overnight. Wind and snowfall are constantly forming fresh wind slabs at altitude. Both the recently fallen soft snow, surface hoar and faceted crystals above/below the uppermost crust can serve as a weak layer. The rest of the old snowpack consists of layers of faceted crystals, deep rime and melt-freeze crusts, where it has little tendency to break up.
The total snow depth is still well below average.
Tendency
The wind slab remains prone to triggering.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Pay attention to fresh wind slab
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below.
In some places, wind slabs adjacent to the ridgeline can be triggered by even a small additional load. Avalanches reach a maximum of medium size. Most avalanche prone locations are on west to north to south-east facing slopes, behind terrain edges, in gullies and bowls and also in the forest boundary area. Also beware of stones that are only covered by a small amount of snow.
Snowpack
A total of 20 to 30 cm of new fallen snow has fallen in the last few days, with another 10 to 20 cm coming overnight. At high altitudes, fresh wind slabs are lying on top of soft new fallen snow, which forms a weak layer. Below 1400 metres, rainfall on Friday has partially moistened the snow cover, where a melt-freeze crust has formed that is not capable of bearing loads. The old snowpack consists of layers of faceted crystals, deep rime and melt-freeze crusts and has little tendency to break up.
The overall snow depth is still well below average.
Tendency
The wind slab remains prone to triggering.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Note small snowdrift accumulations adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below. In some places, wind slab adjacent to the ridgeline can be triggered as a mostly small slab avalanche by even a small additional load. Most avalanche prone locations are in the north and east sector behind terrain edges, in gullies and bowls. The risk of falling outweighs the risk of burial away from terrain traps. Also beware of stones that are only slightly covered by snow.
Snowpack
In the last few days, 10 to 20 cm of new fallen snow has fallen. Soft new fallen snow overlaid by wind slabs can form a weak layer near the surface. Overall, there is little snow and there are no pronounced weak layers within the old snowpack.
Tendency
The wind slab remains prone to triggering.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Pay attention to fresh wind slab!
The avalanche risk is mainly classified as moderate in the higher elevations, in some cases above the tree line. Attention should be paid to freshly filled steep slopes adjacent to the ridgeline as well as steep bowls and gullies, especially in the eastern sector and on the south side. Medium slab avalanches could be triggered here by even a small additional load. These avalanche prone locations should be avoided. Depending on the amount of new snow, small loose snow avalanches are possible on very steep, extreme terrain in the afternoon when the sun is shining.
Snowpack
The latest new fallen snow (especially from Sunday night) is being transported by predominantly strong winds from the west to northwest and is not binding well with the old snowpack, which is soft or icy on the surface. The more extensive snowdrift accumulations at higher altitudes are prone to triggering. Crystals that have been transformed as they build up weaken the snow base, fundament. The snow depths are distributed very differently, alternating between blown away areas and areas filled with wind slab.
Tendency
No significant change. However, significant warming on Monday leads to settlement of the snow cover, snowpack.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Moderate avalanche danger above the tree line. Even a single person can trigger a slab avalanche!
The avalanche danger is moderate above the tree line (level 2) and low below. Fresh snowdrift accumulations, mainly in the north, east and south sectors, can be triggered as medium slab avalanches in some places behind ridgelines, terrain edges and in gullies and bowls even with a small additional load.
Snowpack
Up to 30 cm of new fallen snow has fallen since Thursday, partly interspersed with graupel. The snow has been transported to the eastern sectors by brisk westerly to north-westerly winds and is forming bonded snow there. In regions and terrain with little wind, the new fallen snow remains soft and powdery. The fresh wind slab often lies on an unstable layer of faceted crystals or surface hoar. In the foundation of the snow cover, kinetic metamorphism (floating snow) weakens the stability.
Tendency
Monday will be significantly warmer during the course of the day, with the possibility of a little precipitation towards the evening. The avalanche risk will hardly change.
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 snowdrift accumulations in gullies and bowls and behind ridges and ridgelines above the tree line are prone to disruption and can be triggered by individuals as small slab avalanches.
Snowpack
Fresh snowdrift accumulations often lie on faceted crystals or surface hoar, which can act as a weak layer. Apart from this, the old snow surface is only covered by a few centimetres of new fallen snow. In general, kinetic metamorphism weakens the thin snow base, fundament. Windward terrain is usually blown off and almost snow-free.
Tendency
Monday will be significantly warmer during the course of the day, with the possibility of a little precipitation towards the evening. The avalanche risk remains low.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Snowdrift accumulations are prone to triggering in places!
The avalanche danger is low. Nevertheless, fresh drift snow areas can be triggered as small slab avalanches by a single person. The avalanche prone locations are located in particular in the steep terrain adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit in the north-west, east to south aspects as well as in gullies and bowls. The risk of being swept away and falling continues to outweigh the risk of burial.
Snowpack
Some new fallen snow was deposited by strong winds from westerly directions in the leeward areas as wind slab on a soft layer of snow interspersed with graupel. A little rain and warming has partially moistened the snow cover, where a melt-freeze crust has formed. Weak layers for slab avalanches form soft snow layers (new fallen snow, faceted crystals) in the transition to the crusted old snowpack, the foundation of which is occasionally weakened by kinetic metamorphism. The snow depth varies greatly. Hardness, blown and drifting snow-laden areas alternate.
Tendency
After a sunny start on Monday, it will become increasingly cloudy from the west, with light snowfall in the afternoon. With a moderate westerly wind, it will become much milder at all altitudes. Wind slabs at higher altitudes will remain the main problem for the time being.
Danger level
Note isolated snowdrift accumulations
The avalanche danger is low. There are only a few fresh snowdrift accumulations in gullies and bowls and behind exposed broad ridges and ridgelines. These can be triggered as small slab avalanches. The risk of falling outweighs the risk of burial.
Snowpack
At higher altitudes, fresh snowdrift accumulations often lie on soft layers of snow, which can act as a weak layer. In addition, some rain and brief warming has partially moistened the snow cover, where a melt-freeze crust has formed with renewed cooling. In general, there is little snow.
Tendency
After a sunny start on Monday, it will become increasingly cloudy from the west, with light snowfall in the afternoon. With moderate westerly winds, it will become much milder at all altitudes. Little change in the avalanche risk.
