Lechtal Alps East

Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence. More moist and wet avalanches are possible.

Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence. More moist and wet avalanches are possible.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in very isolated cases by winter sport participants, especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. The avalanches can penetrate even deep layers and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on extremely steep northeast facing slopes. In addition the fresh wind slabs should be taken into account. This applies adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas in high Alpine regions, in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Already in the early morning, individual, then as a consequence of warming during the day more, and in some cases even medium-sized, wet avalanches are possible. This applies especially on sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m, as well as in all aspects below approximately 2200 m.

Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. The weather conditions gave rise to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be severely restricted. The surface of the snowpack will freeze very little and will soften quickly. All aspects, below approximately 2400 m: The snowpack will be wet all the way through over a wide area. At higher altitudes the snowpack is dryer.

Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. Down to low altitudes snow will fall on Monday over a wide area.