Werdenfels Alps

Older snowdrifts largely consolidated. Fresh high altitude drifts must be evaluated with caution.

Older snowdrifts largely consolidated. Fresh high altitude drifts must be evaluated with caution.

Avalanche danger 2200m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Main problem: snowdrift accumulations. These can trigger a medium-sized avalanche by one sole skier/snowboarder. Avalanche prone locations occur in steep ridgeline terrain on N/E/SE facing slopes and in wind-loaded gulles and bowls. Size and frequency of danger zones tend to increase with ascending altitude and during the course of the day. In addition, wet snow is a problem, it can trigger naturally on very steep slopes as a loose-snow avalanche. Possibility of medium-sized glide-snow avalanches on steep smooth grass-covered slopes in all aspects, releases mostly small, but occasionally medium-sized.

Rainfall has superficially moistened the snowpack up to over 2000m. Dry snow can be found only at higher altitudes. It has been transported by southerly and westerly winds. Inside the snowdrifts there are trigger-sensitive layers. Older drifts at intermediate altitudes have now consolidated. The snowpack is moistened widespread and is forfeiting its firmness. The snowpack base is moist-to-wet down to the ground. Gliding movements are possible.

Snowfall will set in during early afternoon hours. Towards evening, avalanche danger levels will increase again.