Adamello

The snowpack will be prone to triggering above approximately 1800 m. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate defensive route selection. As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of moist avalanches being released will increase on south facing slopes below approximately 2000 m.

The snowpack will be prone to triggering above approximately 1800 m. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate defensive route selection. As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of moist avalanches being released will increase on south facing slopes below approximately 2000 m.

Avalanches can be released easily. Wind slabs require caution. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released even easily by individual winter sport participants, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line. Avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach very large size. The avalanche prone locations are numerous difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of moist and wet avalanches being released will increase on south facing slopes below approximately 2000 m.

The new snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak. Avalanches can be released in deeper layers very easily. In addition the fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are easily triggered. Large natural avalanches are possible on wind-loaded slopes.

As a consequence of warming during the day the prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses.