Vicentine Prealps

New snow represents the main danger. Distinct weak layers exist in the snowpack.

New snow represents the main danger. Distinct weak layers exist in the snowpack.

The new snow of the last two days represents the main danger. This snow can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. The new snow can be released by a single winter sport participant especially on west to north to south facing aspects above the tree line. Over a wide area 50 cm of snow, and up to 70 cm in some localities, will fall until the early morning above approximately 1800 m. In particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation numerous medium-sized and large dry avalanches are to be expected as the snowfall becomes more intense. The off-piste conditions are dangerous. Temporary safety measures may be necessary. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. Is these aspects numerous medium-sized and large dry avalanches are possible. Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, even by a single winter sport participant. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack. The conditions are critical for backcountry touring outside marked and open pistes.

Over a wide area 50 cm of snow, and up to 70 cm in some localities, will fall until the early morning above approximately 1800 m. The covering of new snow is soft. Over a wide area new snow is lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. Snow profiles and stability tests have confirmed the distinct danger. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak. Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Avalanches can be released in deeper layers very easily.