Deferegger Alps East

As the day progresses a moderate danger of wet avalanches will prevail.

As the day progresses a moderate danger of wet avalanches will prevail.

The early morning will see quite favourable conditions mostly. Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released in isolated cases. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be an increase in the danger of wet avalanches. This applies in particular on west, south and east facing slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m. In addition a certain danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes in the regions with a lot of snow. Backcountry tours, off-piste skiing and ascents to alpine cabins should be started early and concluded timely.

Individual weak layers exist in the top section of the snowpack especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes. This applies in particular above approximately 2600 m. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. During the night the weather will be partly cloudy. On Wednesday it will be very mild. The surface of the snowpack and will soften earlier than the day before. This applies on steep sunny slopes, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m. In particular at low and intermediate altitudes only a little snow is now lying.

The conditions are spring-like. Increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.