Prone to triggering wind slab snow in the higher elevations! Beginning of wet snow problems at lower altitudes.
The avalanche risk above the tree line is rated as "considerable". Stormy north-westerly winds create fresh drift snow packs in the east and south sectors, which in many places can be triggered by individual winter sports enthusiasts as medium slab avalanches. Spontaneous wet snow avalanches and smaller gliding avalanches can occur at lower altitudes.
Snowpack
Stormy north-westerly winds form fresh wind slabs. The connection between the drift snow packs and the old snowpack is not yet sufficient in places. At shady high altitudes, the old snowpack is unfavourably structured in places with crusts and embedded faceted crystals. With the arrival of rain, the snowpack at lower altitudes loses stability and can also start to glide snow on steep grassy slopes.
Tendency
The unsettled, rainy and mild north-westerly weather conditions continue at the start of the week. The drifting snow problem is easing.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Wet snow
Treeline
Still prone to triggering wind slabs in gullies and bowls! Beginning of wet snow problems at lower elevations.
The avalanche danger is rated as "moderate" above the tree line. Stormy north-westerly winds create fresh drift snow packs, which in some places can be triggered by individual winter sports enthusiasts as medium slab avalanches. Spontaneous wet snow slides and smaller gliding avalanches can occur at lower elevations.
Snowpack
Stormy north-westerly winds form fresh wind slabs. The connection between the drift snow packs and the old snowpack is not yet sufficient in places. In shady high altitudes, the old snowpack is unfavourably structured in places with crusts and embedded angular crystals. As it warms up, the snowpack at lower altitudes loses stability and can start to glide snow on steep grassy slopes.
Tendency
The unsettled, rainy and mild north-westerly weather conditions continue at the start of the week. The drifting snow problem is easing.
