Avalanche prone locations in persistent weak layers are rare but have serious consequences
The avalanche risk is moderate above 2000 m and low below that.
Above 2000 m, avalanches of medium size can still be triggered in a few places in the aspects from west to north to east due to low additional loads. If triggered in deep weak layers, avalanches can occasionally become large. Although avalanche prone locations are rare, they are not recognisable in the terrain. Be especially careful at the transitions from little to more snow.
Occasionally, avalanches can still be triggered by individuals in wind slabs at high altitudes. Danger areas are located in shady steep terrain. Avalanches can tear through to deeper weak layers.
During the daytime changes, small wet loose snow slides can be triggered from extremely steep, sunny terrain.
Snowpack
Snowdrift accumulations have usually settled well, but they lie on a weak layer near the surface (faceted crystals on a crust). Faceted crystals on crusts can also be found deeper in the snowpack; near the ground, the snowpack consists of angular, cup-shaped crystals. The connection at the transition to the deep frost near the ground is still poor. Deep and sunny middle layers are bare.
Tendency
Little change for the time being. With a cold front bringing significant amounts of new snow, the danger will increase from Wednesday afternoon.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Note the persistent weak layer
The avalanche risk is low. Above 2000 m, medium slab avalanches can be triggered in a few places in the aspects from west to north to east, in particular due to large additional loads. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but not recognisable in the terrain. Take particular care at the transitions from little to more snow.
In summit locations, avalanches can occasionally be triggered by individuals in wind slabs, in particular in shady steep terrain. Avalanches remain small, the risk of falling generally outweighs the risk of burial.
Snowpack
Snowdrift accumulations have mostly stabilised well up to high altitudes. Occasionally, faceted layers can be found underneath drift snow packs. Faceted crystals on crusts can also be found deeper in the snowpack, while the snowpack near the ground consists of angular, cup-shaped crystals. The connection at the transition to the deep snowpack near the ground is still poor. Deep and sunny middle layers are bare.
Tendency
Little change for the time being. With a cold front bringing significant amounts of new snow, the danger will increase from Wednesday afternoon.
Danger level
Mostly favourable conditions with little snow
The avalanche risk is low. In the entrance areas of steep gullies on shady slopes, snow slabs can occasionally be triggered in persistent weak layers. The risk of being swept away and falling on icy surfaces that may be thinly covered with snow and therefore difficult to recognise generally outweighs the risk of burial.
Snowpack
New snow and wind slab have stabilised well. In the higher on shady slopes, there are still weak layers of large faceted crystals in the lower part of the snowpack, especially close to the ground. Low and sunny mid-altitude areas are bare.
Tendency
Little change for the time being. With a cold front bringing significant amounts of new snow, the danger will increase from Wednesday afternoon.
