Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

Low avalanche danger, but caution urged towards high-altitude snowdrift patches

Low avalanche danger, but caution urged towards high-altitude snowdrift patches

Avalanche danger is low. nevertheless isolated danger zones in the form of freshly generated small snowdrift accumulations occur at high altitudes. Particularly on east and south-facing slopes in extremely steep terrain and entry zones, a slab avalanche cannot be ruled out.

Stormy northerly winds continue to transport the cold snow, deposit drifts behind abrupt drops in the terrain. Bonding is mostly good, also there are weak layers inside the fresh fallen snow. The fundament is thoroughly wet up to at least 2200m.

On Wednesday residual clouds on the northern flank of the Alps will disperse swiftly, the day will become sunny. Convective cloud build-up is expected during the daytime, but no precipitation is expected. At 2000 m: -8 degrees. The N/NE winds will be moderate. On Thursday, cloudless skies to start with. Then clouds will move in. Winds will shift to NW, blow at moderate strength.

No significant change in avalanche danger levels is expected.