The current snowpack pattern is uncommon and requires special attention and caution!
New fallen snow has not adhered well to the old snow base
New fallen snow has put additional load on the weak layers in the old snow cover. Places with blown snow and shady areas where there is a weak layer deep in the snowpack are more dangerous. In particular, at low loads, medium-sized avalanches of packed snow will be possible. A major Avalanche cannot be ruled out. Below 1700 m, gliding avalanches will be possible, especially on steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
It snowed on Wednesday and Thursday, with moderate to strong southerly winds at first, which built up in large areas. In total, 20 to 50 cm of snow fell. In the central mountains, snow fell first quite wet and then increasingly dry. Deep and persistent weak layers are present in the old snow cover. The snowpack is unstable in many places. Crust has formed in some places on sunny slopes.
Tendency
It will clear in the high alpine regions, while clouds will remain at lower altitudes. It will be cooler. The danger of Avalanches will remain similar.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Wind slab
Treeline
The current snowpack pattern is uncommon and requires special attention and caution!
New fallen snow has not adhered well to the old snow base
Snow was heavier in the mountains with a strong southerly wind. New fallen snow put additional stress on the weak layers in the old snow cover. Places with blown snow and shady areas where there is a weak layer deep in the snowpack are more dangerous. In particular, at low loads, medium-sized avalanches of packed snow will be possible. A major Avalanche cannot be ruled out.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
It snowed on Wednesday and Thursday, with moderate to strong southerly winds at first, which built up in large areas. In total, 10 to 30 cm of snow fell. In the central mountains, snow fell first quite wet and then increasingly dry. Deep and persistent weak layers are present in the old snow cover. The snowpack is unstable in many places. Crust has formed in some places on sunny slopes.
Tendency
It will clear in the high alpine regions, while clouds will remain at lower altitudes. It will be cooler. The danger of avalanches will remain similar.
