Werdenfels Alps

The drifting snow situation is still tricky.

The drifting snow situation is still tricky.

The avalanche risk is high above 1600 metres and considerable below that. The main problem is new fallen snow. Avalanches can break loose in all aspects and altitudes, either by themselves or with a small additional load. There is even a risk of avalanches in steep clearings or aisles in mountain forests. From extremely steep terrain, new fallen snow is released in the form of loose snow avalanches. Avalanches can become large and penetrate as far as the flat.

Wet snow also becomes a problem. During the daytime changes, spontaneous loose snow avalanches of medium size can be expected up to 1400 m due to rainfall from very steep terrain, such as forest aisles.

Gliding avalanches are also possible on very steep slopes with smooth ground.

Exposed transportation routes can be hit by avalanches.

Soft new fallen snow lies over large snowdrift accumulations that are prone to triggering. North-westerly winds are creating fresh wind slabs. In all aspects, there are potential weak layers of graupel, surface hoar or faceted crystals in the area of thin crusts in the upper part of the snowpack. Above 1800 m, there are weak layers of faceted crystals in the snowpack on the shady slopes. Up to approx. 1400 m, rainfall weakens the snowpack during the day changes. At medium altitudes, the snowpack base is partly moist or wet. The snow depths vary greatly across the terrain due to the strong winds.

The avalanche situation remains tense.