ARSO

Monday 2 March 2026

Published 2 Mar 2026, 07:20:00


Danger level

1700m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1700m
Wind slab
Treeline
Wet snow
2000m


Avalanche danger is gradually decreasing

With a slight cooling and cloudy weather, the danger of wet snow avalanches has decreased. However, there are still some places in the high alpine regions with blown snow where a heavy load can trigger avalanches. Weak layers in the snowpack are also a problem. If the load exceeds the load-bearing capacity of the deeper Weak layers, a deep and large avalanche can be triggered. There are many such weak layers, especially on axis above the forest.

Snowpack

dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
dp.10: springtime scenario

The snowpack freezes at night, but becomes harder during the day, especially on Sunny slopes. This process will be less pronounced today. In high alpine regions, the snowpack will remain frosty during the day. The old snow cover is made up of layers of bonded snow that are already somewhat compacted and mostly well interconnected. In the old snow cover, several weak layers of faceted snow crystals and frosted grains occur deep below the surface.

Tendency

It will clear up on Tuesday. Faster in the high alpine regions than in the mid mountains. There will be no major warming. The danger of avalanches will remain similar.