Werdenfels Alps

In particular on the sunny side it is possible that wet loose snow and glide snow avalanches trigger naturally.

In particular on the sunny side it is possible that wet loose snow and glide snow avalanches trigger naturally.

Avalanche danger above the timberline is moderate; below the timberline danger is low. Main problem: snowdrifts. On north-facing slopes, medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered even by minimal additional loading. Avalanche prone locations mainly occur below steepening slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Experienced individuals will recognize and avoid them. Smaller wet loose snow avalanches can also trigger naturally in steep rocky terrain, in particular due to solar radiation. Possibility of natural releases of small glide snow avalanches on smooth steep grass-covered slopes.

In open terrain, Foehn transports the still loose superficial snow on shady slopes and generates snowdrift accumulations in leeward zones which are deposited atop loose dry snow and partly atop surface hoar. On the sunny side, a nocturnal melt-freeze crust forms that is not capable of bearing loadings. The recent snow moistens more and more due to mild temperatures and sunshine. The old snowpack as such is stable, completely moist and wet down to the ground. There is barely any snow below 1500 m.

Slab avalanche danger will recede slowly.