Tennen Mountains, Gosaukamm

Instabile snowdrift accumulations above 2000 m

Instabile snowdrift accumulations above 2000 m

CONSIDERABLE snowdrift problem, generally above 2000 m depending on wind impact and the lay of the land. Below that altitude danger is LOW. Many avalanche prone locations in the exposed zones: in gullies, steep bowls and on steep N/E/S facing slopes. An avalanche can be triggered even by the weight of one sole skier and they can then grow to dangerously large size.

Strong westerly winds deposited new snowdrifts in terrain near to and distant from ridgelines over the weekend. They are not widespread or thick but were deposited atop cold powder, making them often prone to triggering. A fresh layer of snow now blankets the wind indicators. More deeply embedded layers are not currently a danger. The soft layer beneath the most recent melt-freeze crust is currently not triggerable.

On Tuesday, some residual cloud, some light snowfall is still possible. High peaks will be free in the morning, at low and intermediate altitudes clouds and fog will disperse by midday. In the afternoon, sunshine. The NE winds will be light. At 2000 m: -8 degrees.

Wednesday will bring radiant sunshine and outstanding visibility. Little wind. At 2000 m: -6 degrees.

Avalanche danger will decrease.