Border Graie Alps

As a consequence of snowfall above approximately 1400 m and the moderate southerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form in the course of the day.

As a consequence of snowfall above approximately 1400 m and the moderate southerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form in the course of the day.

Some fresh snow and in particular the mostly small wind slabs can be released easily or naturally above the tree line. Watch out for the numerous rocks hidden by the little recent snow. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size in particular on very steep shady slopes, caution is to be exercised in steep rocky terrain, as well as on steep, little used shady slopes. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

10 to 20 cm of snow, but less in some localities, will fall on Tuesday above approximately 1800 m. High altitudes and the high Alpine regions: Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. In shady places that are protected from the wind: Towards its surface, the snowpack is fairly homogeneous; its surface consists of faceted crystals. Very steep sunny slopes: Towards its surface, the snowpack is largely stable and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak. This applies in particular on steep east, north and northwest facing slopes,.