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Beware fresh snowdrifts

Beware fresh snowdrifts

Fresh snowfall and strong-to-stormy northerly winds will generate new snowdrift accumulations esp. in gullies and bowls, behind protruberances in the terrain which can be triggered in the old snow and reach medium size, particularly in wind-protected zones. Even one sole skier can trigger avalanches. Danger zones occur esp. on W/N/E-facing slopes above 2200m. Very isolated danger zones occur also on south-facing slopes above 2600m. In isolated cases, avalanches can sweep along more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack. Danger zones and likelihood of triggering will increase during the course of the day. In addition, avalanches can trigger in the near-surface layers even by one sole skier, esp. in the afternoon in the wind-impacted zones.

Above 2000m, 5-10cm of fresh snow anticipated which will be transported by stormy winds. The fresh snowdrifts above 2200m will be deposited atop an unfavorable snowpack. In the uppermost part of the snowpack on N/W/E facing slopes, faceted expansively metamorphosed weak layers threaten.

On Saturday, gray skies, dense clouds all day long, poor visibility. Strong NE winds will be blowing, intensifying in the evening hours. At 2000m: -1 degree, at 1000m +5 degrees. Source: GeoSphere

Little change expected