Snow cover tests still indicate poor stability in some areas.
The avalanche risk is moderate above 1800 metres and low below that. The main problem is a persistent weak layer. Dry slab avalanches can still be triggered occasionally by slight additional loads on very steep slopes. Avalanche prone locations are found at the transition from little to much snow, for example at the entrance to gullies and bowls. Slab avalanches can reach medium size on snowy eastern and northern slopes at higher altitudes.
Snowpack
At higher altitudes, bonded snow lies on built-up layers, often in the area of surface crusts. These layers are still prone to triggering in places. The base of the snowpack consists mainly of faceted crystals. The snow surfaces are very varied, sometimes crust can be formed by wind or heat, often dominated by thin breakable crust. At the highest elevations, the snow is sometimes soft on shady slopes. At high altitudes, some small-scale wind slab can develop. The snow depths are below average.
Tendency
The avalanche danger is slowly decreasing.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Danger of falling!
The avalanche risk is low. Smaller avalanches can be triggered in persistent weak layers, especially with large additional loads. The few avalanche prone locations are found on extremely steep slopes in the northern and eastern aspects, especially when entering gullies and bowls.
Snowpack
Up to high altitudes, the snowpack has crusted can form on the surface. At higher altitudes, bonded snow lies on angular snow layers in places. The often hard-frozen snowpack barely softens during the daytime changes. Especially on sunny slopes, large areas will be bare again. Overall, there is little snow and ground contact is to be expected everywhere.
