Avalanche forecast

Deferegger Alps East

LWD Tirol
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,000 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,000 m
  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,000 m

Snowpack Structure

Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on near-ridge shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Tendency

Monday: Significant warming. Increase in danger of moist and wet snow slides.

Avalanche Activity

Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m, especially at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as on wind-loaded slopes. Here medium-sized avalanches are possible. In addition the mostly small wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas are prone to triggering. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs are to be avoided in particular in terrain where there is a danger of falling.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)

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