Avalanche forecast

Tuxer Alps West

LWD Tirol
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,200 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,200 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. These places are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Avalanches can reach medium size. Meticulous route selection is recommended. In addition individual mostly small gliding avalanches are possible. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.

Snowpack Structure

Over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Monday. The wind was light to moderate. In some places new snow is lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. This applies on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m.

Tendency

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.

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

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