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Moderate snowdrift problem

Moderate snowdrift problem

Avalanche danger is moderate above 2200 m, below that altitude danger is low. Snowdrift accumulations from Tuesday triggerable in some danger zones both near to and distant from ridges, releases mostly small. Foehn-induced snowdrifts from last weekend triggerable only by large additional loading. Most danger zones on N/E facing slopes, also on south-facing slopes in high alpine regions. Above 2300 m, isolated weak layers on shady slopes, triggerable by large additional loading, possible large-sized avalanches. In steep terrain, small wet loose-snow avalanches and isolated glide-snow avalanches possible.

The snowfall from Tuesday was able to settle, is moistened or sticky up to 2100 m. The snowpack is highly irregular due to storm impact. Beneath the latest snow and drifts is a melt-freeze crust (yellowish-hued). Possible weak layer for a slab or loose-snow avalanches: faceted crystals on the melt-freeze layer, also blanketed surface hoar.

Widespread cloudbanks will pass through, hamper the sunshine, create quite diffuse light conditions, clouds mostly above summit level, it will remain dry. Winds light from west-to-northwest. At 2000 m: -1 to +3 degrees; at 3000 m: -7 to -4 degrees.

Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.