Western Nonsberg Alps

Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming. Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.

Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming. Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.

Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. In particular on steep sunny slopes avalanches can in many cases reach medium size. As a consequence of the solar radiation, the likelihood of slab avalanches being released will increase significantly in all aspects below approximately 2700 m. Backcountry tours and off-piste skiing should be concluded timely. The wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. The wind slabs are to be bypassed as far as possible. In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2400 m. These avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are therefore difficult to recognise.

Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes. The more recent wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence.

Some snow will fall in some localities. The rain will give rise towards the evening to moistening of the snowpack in particular at intermediate altitudes.