Werdenfels Alps

Danger of falling on hard snow!

Danger of falling on hard snow!

Avalanche danger above 1800 m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Fresh snowdrifts are the main problem. Danger zones occur near ridges on N/E/S facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Slabs can be triggered by 1 person, releases mostly small. Mind the danger of falling. On very steep slopes with smooth ground and grass-covered terrain and forest clearances, naturally triggered glide-snow avalanches are possible at any time of day or night, releases mostly small. In addition, on sunny slopes the snowpack becomes moist during the daytime hours, can glide/slide away on extremely steep slopes.

During a night of clear skies on Friday the moist fresh fallen snow can settle and consolidate. In summit zones, snowdrifts can be trigger-prone, and have weak layers embedded inside them of graupel or faceted crystals. The old snowpack is thoroughly wet down to the ground. Gliding movements of the snowpack on slopes with smooth ground are the result. Due to sunshine and warmth the snowpack will become moist as the day progresses and forfeit its firmness. Hardly any snow on the ground below 1300 m.

The danger of dry-snow slab avalanches will decrease over the next few days. Risks of wet-snow persist.