Weak persistent weak layer remains the main problem, slightly increasing wet snow problem
The avalanche risk is moderate above 1800 metres and low below. There is still a persistent weak layer problem in the extended northern sector. Medium-sized slab avalanches can still be triggered by people in steep gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are usually difficult to recognise and are often located in transition areas from little to much snow.
The probability of triggering wet snow avalanches from very steep east-, south- and west-facing slopes increases slightly during the daytime changes.
There is a risk of falling on the hardness of the snow surface in steep terrain.
Snowpack
The outgoing longwave radiation at night is somewhat reduced. This means that the snow surface can only consolidate slightly. On shady slopes at higher altitudes, there are still areas with a soft (faceted) snow surface, where the firmness of the layer changes depending on altitude and exposure. Below this there is an increasingly sufficiently settled and compact snowpack, the transition to the foundation consisting of deep rime (floating snow) is still poor. Medium (sunny slopes) and low altitudes are largely free of snow.
Tendency
Weak cold front influence on Thursday, but hardly any change in avalanche danger.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Wet snow
Persistent weak layer problem in the extended northern sector, slightly increasing wet snow problem
The avalanche risk is low. Nevertheless, there is still a persistent weak layer problem in the extended northern sector. Occasionally, mainly in very steep gullies and bowls, slab avalanches can be triggered by people. The avalanche prone locations are usually difficult to recognise and are often located in transition areas from a little to a lot of snow.
On the sunny slopes, the softened, barely stabilised snowpack can trigger small wet snow avalanches.
Snowpack
The outgoing longwave radiation and thus the consolidation of the snowpack is reduced. On shady slopes at higher elevations, there are still isolated areas with a soft (faceted) snow surface, with the firmness of the layer changing depending on altitude and exposure. Below this, there is an increasingly sufficiently settled and compact snowpack, the transition to the foundation consisting of deep rime (floating snow) is still poor. Medium and low altitudes are often free of snow.
