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New snow and wind slabs require caution. Backcountry touring calls for great restraint.

New snow and wind slabs require caution. Backcountry touring calls for great restraint.

Natural avalanches are possible, even large ones. They can penetrate deep layers and reach very large size in isolated cases. In steep gullies the avalanches can reach intermediate altitudes. Even single backcountry tourers can release avalanches very easily. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in steep terrain above the tree line. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, as well as at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain in particular at high altitude. The avalanche prone locations are numerous and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Gradual increase in avalanche danger as the snowfall level rises. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for great caution and restraint.

Up to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Friday above approximately 1400 m. The strong wind has transported some snow. The new snow and wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack. The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack above the tree line. Over a wide area over a wide area 30 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Tuesday above approximately 1400 m, in particular in the Prealps.

The weather conditions will prevent a rapid stabilisation of the snowpack. Some snow will fall on Wednesday over a wide area.