Prags Dolomites

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase quickly in the early morning.

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase quickly in the early morning.

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will already be elevated in the early morning. In the late morning as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be an increase in the danger within the current danger level. Avalanches can penetrate deep layers and reach medium size. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2400 m, as well as on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2800 m. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable.

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced. The surface of the snowpack will freeze very little and will already soften in the late morning. The snowpack will become increasingly wet all the way through. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2400 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes at high altitude. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes at high altitude, as well as in all aspects in high Alpine regions. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. On steep sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.

Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.