Eastern Carniche Alps

The large quantity of fresh snow as well as the often deep wind slabs represent the main danger. Without question, it is inadvisable to engage in backcountry touring.

The large quantity of fresh snow as well as the often deep wind slabs represent the main danger. Without question, it is inadvisable to engage in backcountry touring.

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. In all aspects large and, in many cases, very large avalanches are possible as a consequence of the precipitation. The new snow and wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in all aspects. Exposed parts of transportation routes can be endangered in some localities in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.

As a consequence of snowfall and the strong southwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. The large quantity of fresh snow as well as the wind slabs that are forming in all aspects are bonding poorly with the old snowpack.

The weather will be cloudy over a wide area.