Vicentine Prealps

New snow represents the main danger.

New snow represents the main danger.

Over a wide area 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell today above approximately 1800 m. In some localities 40 cm of snow fell in the past few hours above approximately 2000 m. The wind was light to moderate. The new snow can be released naturally in all aspects above the tree line. In particular on steep slopes medium-sized dry avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of the new snow. On very steep shady slopes the avalanches can be released in deep layers of the snowpack. The light wind has transported only a little snow. The fresh wind slabs have formed in particular in the vicinity of peaks. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches, including medium-sized ones. Bases of rock walls are especially precarious.

The new snow can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. The covering of new snow is soft. Over a wide area new snow is lying on a hard crust. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak.

Over a wide area in some localities 30 cm of snow will fall on Wednesday above approximately 2000 m. In the regions where more snow falls the avalanche danger is greater. The avalanche danger will increase but remain within the current danger level.