Rhemes Valley

The more recent wind slabs are rather small but can be released in isolated cases.

Little snow fell on Saturday in some localities. As a consequence of falling temperatures a crust formed on the surface. These conditions facilitated a strengthening of the near-surface layers in particular on sunny slopes, in particular below approximately 2700 m. Shady slopes: The snowpack is dry and has a loosely bonded surface. In all aspects snow depths vary greatly above approximately 2400 m, depending on the infuence of the wind. Adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas and at high altitude a little snow is lying.

The more recent wind slabs are rather small but can be released in isolated cases.

The little fresh snow and small drift accumulations were deposited on a weak old snowpack especially on very steep shaded slopes. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant, in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example in particular in high Alpine regions. Individual gliding avalanches can also be released in the night or in the morning, in particular on extremely steep grassy slopes below approximately 2700 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible. On very steep sunny slopes crampons are useful

The weather report and anticipated change in the avalanche danger are uncertain. We recommend that you consult the most recent avalanche bulletin.