Upper Passeier Valley

The off-piste conditions are unfavourable. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

The off-piste conditions are unfavourable. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants especially in little used terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. As a consequence of new snow and a strong northwesterly wind, easily released wind slabs will form in particular above the tree line, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Individual natural avalanches are to be expected. Restraint is advisable.

Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow will fall on Monday. As a consequence of a strong wind from northwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form especially in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line.

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Restraint is appropriate. In some regions increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. This applies in particular in the north and in the west.