Lasörling Group

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack indicate the danger. Avalanches can reach medium size. The mostly small wind slabs of the last few days are in individual cases still prone to triggering, especially on shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions, as well as adjacent to ridgelines. Meticulous route selection is recommended. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible, in particular on sunny slopes, as well as on cut and grassy slopes especially at intermediate altitudes.

Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes in high Alpine regions. Released avalanches and field observations confirm the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack. In some cases the wind slabs have bonded still only poorly together. As a consequence of mild temperatures the snow drift accumulations will stabilise on Tuesday. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to gradual softening of the snowpack in some cases on sunny slopes in particular at intermediate altitudes.

The old snowpack remains prone to triggering on shady slopes. As a consequence of the moderate to strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Wednesday.