Border Graie Alps

The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. Moist loose snow avalanches are possible.

The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. Moist loose snow avalanches are possible.

As a consequence of snowfall and the occasionally strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. Medium-sized to large natural avalanches are possible in particular on very steep sunny slopes. Additionally in some places avalanches can be released in the old snowpack.

10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday. As a consequence of snowfall and the occasionally strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak, in particular on steep east, north and northwest facing slopes,. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular on sunny slopes.