Werdenfels Alps

Snowdrift accumulations often larger in barrier cloud regions

Snowdrift accumulations often larger in barrier cloud regions

Avalanche danger above the timberline is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Snowdrift accumulations can be triggered as a slab avalanche even by minimum additional loading (one sole skier). Danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain on NW/N/E facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Releases are mostly small-sized. The risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall demand consideration.

The fresh fallen snow is being transported by westerly winds, snowdrift accumulations will be deposited atop a favorable old snowpack surface. On north-facing slopes the fresh drifts often lie deposited atop a loosely-packed snowpack surface and are prone to triggering. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally free of weak layers and is stable. On south-facing slopes, bare ground is being covered with fresh snowfall. All in all, there is little snow on the ground.

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly before the next snowfall