Significant avalanche danger above the tree line! Wet snow problems at lower altitudes!
The avalanche risk is considerable above the tree line and moderate below. Avalanche prone locations are snow-covered slopes of all aspects, in particular in the east and south sectors. Particular caution is required behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. Medium-sized, occasionally also large slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals in many places. Sporadic, spontaneous, medium to large slab avalanches are also possible. At lower elevations, smaller spontaneous wet snow avalanches and gliding avalanches on steep meadow slopes are to be expected.
Snowpack
Wind from various directions has led to transported snow and fresh wind slabs in all aspects over the past few days. The east and south sectors are particularly affected. Weak layers are possible in the transition to persistent weak layers. The snow base, fundament is weakened by faceted crystals and floating snow. At lower elevations, the snow becomes moist due to rainfall and loses firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide snow.
Tendency
The unsettled, rainy and mild north-westerly weather conditions continue at the start of the week.
The wet snow problem is getting worse.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Wind slab
Significant avalanche danger above the tree line! Avalanche prone locations difficult to recognise!
The avalanche risk is considerable above the tree line and moderate below. Avalanche prone locations are snow-covered slopes of all aspects, in particular in the east and south sectors. Particular caution is required behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals in many places.
Snowpack
Wind from various directions has led to heavy transported snow and fresh wind slabs in all aspects over the past few days. The east and south sectors are particularly affected. Weak layers are possible in the transition to persistent weak layers. The snow base, fundament is weakened by faceted crystals and floating snow. At lower elevations, the snow becomes moist and loses firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide.
Tendency
The unsettled, rainy and mild north-westerly weather conditions continue at the start of the week.
The drifting snow problem is slowly easing.
The avalanche risk is considerable above the tree line and moderate below. Avalanche prone locations are snow-covered slopes of all aspects, in particular in the east and south sectors. Particular caution is required behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. Medium-sized and occasionally large slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals in many places. Spontaneous wet snow avalanches can occur at lower altitudes and spontaneous gliding avalanches on steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
Wind from various directions has led to heavy transported snow and fresh wind slabs in all aspects over the past few days. The east and south sectors are particularly affected. Weak layers are possible both within the wind slab and in the transition to persistent weak layers. Where a snow base, fundament is present, it is crusted can form and hard. At lower elevations, the snow becomes moist and loses firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide.
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
Little new fallen snow.
Beware of wind slabs above the tree line! Spontaneous wet snow slides possible at lower altitudes.
The avalanche risk is considerable above the tree line and low below. Avalanche prone locations are snow-covered slopes of all aspects, in particular in the east and south sectors. Take particular care behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals in many places. At lower elevations, soft wet snow avalanches and spontaneous gliding avalanches may occur.
Snowpack
Winds from various directions have led to fresh drifts in all aspects over the past few days. The east and south sectors are particularly affected. Weak layers are possible in the transition to persistent weak layers. The snow base, fundament is weakened by faceted crystals and floating snow. At lower elevations, the snow becomes moist and loses firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide.
Tendency
The unsettled, rainy and mild north-westerly weather conditions continue at the start of the week.
The drifting snow problem is easing.
