Border Graie Alps

Further increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. It is inadvisable to engage in backcountry touring in steep terrain.

Further increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. It is inadvisable to engage in backcountry touring in steep terrain.

Persistent snowfall to below 1000 m. The wind will be moderate to strong in the vicinity of peaks. Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. From early morning danger level 4 (high) will be reached at intermediate and high altitudes. In particular in the vicinity of peaks and in gullies and bowls medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large slab avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of the easterly wind. Additionally avalanches can also be released in the old snowpack and reach large size. Avalanches can in many places be released, even by a single winter sport participant. Remotely triggered and natural avalanches are probable. The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack. The conditions are dangerous for backcountry touring outside marked and open pistes. The current avalanche situation calls for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.

20 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Friday above approximately 1500 m. Sunday: 25 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until the evening above approximately 1500 m. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. In particular in the vicinity of peaks hardly any snow is lying. Adjacent to ridgelines on north, northeast and east facing slopes hard wind slabs formed. The new snow will be deposited on a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. The wind slabs of last week are covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. Reports filed by observers indicate the significant avalanche danger in particular above the tree line.

Monday: Snowfall to low altitudes. In some regions increase in avalanche danger in the course of the day. It is inadvisable to engage in ski touring, freeriding and snowshoe hiking outside marked and open pistes.