Snow cover tests can indicate avalanche prone locations.
The avalanche risk is considerable above 2000 metres and moderate below that. The main problem is new fallen snow. Slab avalanches can be triggered with little additional load. This is especially possible in shady steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines at high altitudes and on windward slopes. Avalanches can become large.
On individual, very steep, sunny slopes, medium-sized gliding avalanches can release themselves.
Snowpack
Some new fallen snow is falling on a snow surface that is powdery in the shade and crusted can form on the sunny side. In the upper metre of the snowpack, weak intermediate layers below a thin ice lense and graupel are embedded in places. In windward areas, the snow is bonded and prone to triggering. The snowpack base is compact and largely stable. Deep-lying layers of faceted crystals are difficult to disturb. On the south side, the snow is often wet towards the ground. Sliding movements on smooth ground are possible.
Tendency
With the forecast new fallen snow and wind, the avalanche risk will increase again in the next few days.
Danger level
1600m
Avalanche Problem
New snow
1600m
New snow
1600m
Gliding snow
New fallen snow is increasingly settling.
The avalanche risk is moderate above 1600 metres and low below that. The main problem is new fallen snow. Slab avalanches can be triggered with little additional load. This is especially possible in shady steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines and on windward slopes. Avalanches can reach medium size.
On very steep, sunny slopes, individual gliding avalanches can detach themselves. They usually remain small.
Snowpack
Some new fallen snow is falling on a snow surface that is powdery in the shade and crusted can form on the sunny side. In the upper metre of the snowpack, weak intermediate layers below a thin ice lense and graupel are embedded in places. In windward areas, the snow is bonded and prone to triggering. Otherwise, the snowpack is homogeneously layered and largely stable. On the south side, the snow is often wet towards the ground. Sliding movements on smooth ground are possible.
Tendency
With the predicted new fallen snow and strong winds, the avalanche risk will increase over the next few days.
