Osterhorn Group,Gamsfeld Group

Moderate wet snow problem

Moderate wet snow problem

The avalanche risk is moderate. A few small, wet avalanches can occur spontaneously or be triggered by a winter sports enthusiast, and medium avalanches are still possible in isolated cases. Individual gliding avalanches are also possible. There is also a slight persistent weak layer problem from around 1600 metres. Avalanches can break in persistent weak layers, in particular with large additional loads.

The snowpack is moist to wet and well settled up to high altitudes. Where there was an old snowpack before the snowfall, it still contains weak layers of large faceted crystals, especially near the ground.

Extensive clouds in medium-high layers will pass through during the night. On Monday, denser clouds and patches of high fog may initially restrict visibility more often. From midday, the sun will often shine alongside soft spring clouds. The wind will be mostly light from east to south. Temperatures at 2000 metres around 0 degrees.

Gradual decrease in avalanche danger due to melting snow. Note slight daytime changes on Tuesday.