Werdenfels Alps

Fresh snowdrifts during the course of the day

Fresh snowdrifts during the course of the day

Above the treeline avalanche danger rises to considerable during the course of the day, below the treeline it is low. Fresh snowdrifts are the main problem. In steep ridgeline terrain on N/E/SW facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls small slab avalanches can be triggered by minimal additional loading. The number of avalanche prone locations increases as the day progresses; slab avalanches can reach medium size. In addition it can be expected that small moist loose snow avalanches trigger naturally in steep rocky terrain (>40°).

On Friday the snow of the last few days will be transported when westerly winds set in. At higher altitudes the snow is still powdery; extensive snowdrifts will accumulate. Weak intermediate layers that formed while precipitations paused and graupel layers can here make the snowpack structure unstable. At intermediate altitudes the snow of the last few days has already settled considerably and is becoming increasingly moist and heavy. The snowpack base is wet. Gliding movements over smooth ground cannot be excluded where the snow cover is sufficient.

Due to heavy precipitations the avalanche danger remains tense.