Werdenfels Alps

Avalanche prone locations, especially at transitions from little to much snow.

Avalanche prone locations, especially at transitions from little to much snow.

The avalanche risk is moderate above 1700 metres and low below that. Persistent weak layer is a persistent weak layer. Medium slab avalanches can be triggered on shady slopes, in particular with large additional loads. Take particular care at high altitudes in transition areas from little to much snow, for example when entering gullies and bowls.

At medium altitudes, individual small to medium gliding avalanches are possible on slopes with a smooth surface. They can occur in all aspects and at any time of day or night. Areas under glide cracks should be avoided. Smaller loose snow avalanches can also detach themselves from steep terrain interspersed with rocks when exposed to the sun.

On shady slopes at higher altitudes, weak layers of faceted crystals can be found deep in the snowpack. These are usually covered by compact or crusted can form layers of snow. Early in the morning, the snowpack is partially crusted of bearing loads at medium elevations and softens in the sun during the day. Towards the ground, the snowpack is wet in the middle layers and can slide off.

The persistent weak layer problem persists.