Tuxer Alps West

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places at elevated altitudes. As the day progresses a moderate danger of wet avalanches will prevail.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places at elevated altitudes. As the day progresses a moderate danger of wet avalanches will prevail.

Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack necessitate caution. Avalanches can in some cases be released, even by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. 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 2400 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.

Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the top section of the snowpack. This applies in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. During the night the weather will be partly cloudy. On Thursday it will be very mild. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will already soften in the late morning. The spring-like weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to a loss of strength within the snowpack. This applies on steep sunny slopes, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2400 m. At low and intermediate altitudes only a little snow is now lying.

Gradual decrease in danger of wet avalanches as the snowfall level drops.