Kauner Ridge

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. In little used terrain a sometimes treacherous avalanche situation will prevail.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. In little used terrain a sometimes treacherous avalanche situation will prevail.

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants especially in little used terrain. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases. Since Thursday sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular in gullies and bowls as well as above approximately 2200 m. They will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise.

5 to 15 cm of snow will fall until late morning. The wind will be light to moderate. The fresh wind slabs of the last few days will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. They are lying on surface hoar in some places, in particular in places that are protected from the wind above approximately 2200 m. Above the tree line: Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.

Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. 10 to 20 cm of snow will fall on Monday. The wind will be strong in some cases. As a consequence of the precipitation, the likelihood of slab avalanches being released will increase.