Border Graie Alps

Significant increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day.

Since Friday the weather has been exceptionally warm. These spring-like weather conditions gave rise to increasing settling of the snowpack in particular at low and intermediate altitudes. Above approximately 2000 m there is still a very large amount of snow. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will soften during the day. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to rapid moistening of the snowpack over a wide area below approximately 2800 m.

Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as the temperature drops. Tuesday: A little new snow.

Significant increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day.

As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist and wet avalanches are possible as the day progresses. This applies in particular on rocky sunny slopes below approximately 3000 m, as well as on very steep north facing slopes below approximately 2300 m. In some places moist avalanches can penetrate even deep layers and reach very large size in isolated cases. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found especially on very steep slopes above approximately 2500 m. Backcountry tours, off-piste skiing and ascents to alpine cabins should be started early and concluded timely.