The avalanche risk is still considerable above the tree line. Prone to triggering are snowdrift accumulations caused by strong and, in the higher altitudes, stormy winds in recent days, some of which are more extensive. In almost all aspects, medium slab avalanches can still be triggered in steep slopes, in filled steep bowls and gullies by low additional loads. If layers in persistent weak layers are exposed, some of the slab avalanches can also become large. Naturally triggered avalanches are only possible in isolated cases.
Snowpack
The recently fallen new snow has been transported by strong and, in exposed locations, stormy winds and is not binding sufficiently. The thinly covered wind slab can still contain weak layers and is therefore prone to triggering. In very high north-facing or on shady slopes, the snow base, fundament (persistent weak layer problem) is partially weakened.
Tendency
The drifting snow problem is slowly receding.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Avoid wind slab!
The avalanche risk is predominantly moderate above the tree line. However, snowdrift accumulations caused by the strong, sometimes stormy winds of the last few days should be noted. In almost all aspects, medium slab avalanches can still be triggered in some places on steep slopes, in filled steep bowls and gullies by low additional loads. Naturally triggered avalanches are only possible in isolated cases.
Snowpack
The recently fallen new snow has been transported by strong and, in exposed locations, stormy winds and is not binding sufficiently. The freshly covered wind slab can also contain weak layers and is therefore prone to triggering.
