Upper Passeier Valley

The avalanche conditions remain to some extent unfavourable. Caution and restraint are advisable.

The avalanche conditions remain to some extent unfavourable. Caution and restraint are advisable.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released very easily in all aspects. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line, but in isolated cases also in areas close to the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are quite prevalent and are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. At transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases.

The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack in all aspects, especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line, and in areas close to the tree line, this also applies on steep sunny slopes above approximately 2300 m. Stability tests and field observations confirm the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack.

Wednesday: The snowpack remains prone to triggering. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for caution and restraint.