Border Graie Alps

Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases by people.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases by people.

Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. This applies in particular in case of a large load. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2300 m. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

In some localities 2 to 5 cm of snow has fallen since yesterday above approximately 2000 m. The high temperatures on Sunday gave rise to significant moistening of the snowpack in particular on sunny slopes. This applies below approximately 2200 m. Several mostly small moist and wet avalanches have been released here. Weak layers exist deeper in the old snowpack especially on steep north, northeast and northwest facing slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak. In particular in the vicinity of peaks snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. In all altitude zones only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.