Tennen Mountains, Gosaukamm

Gliding snow still at the forefront. Weak snowpack layers at high altitudes.

Gliding snow still at the forefront. Weak snowpack layers at high altitudes.

Avalanche danger is generally low. Latent danger of glide-snow avalanches persists on steep grass-covered slopes, possible at any time of day or night, medium releases possible, on sunny slopes up to 2600 m. Avoid zones below glide cracks. On high altitude shady slopes (above 2200 m) isolated weak layers in the snowpack can be problematic, triggerable mostly near ridges, behind discontinuities and in transitions from shallow to deeper snow on steep shady slopes, sometimes reaching large size. Slab avalanches from snowdrifts remain small, occasionally medium-sized. Caution of falling.

The snowpack is compact and thoroughly wet up to 2000 m, on sunny slopes up to 2600 m, wet down to the ground. On shady slopes above 2200 m, older snowdrift patches lie atop loose snowpack layers with near-surface faceted crystals, only seldom triggerable. Moistened snowpack forfeits its firmness. Latent danger of glide-snow avalanches on steep slopes on smooth ground. Beneath 1300 m there is hardly any snow on the ground.

On Tuesday frequent sunshine, local fogbanks can reduce visibility. Cirrus clouds will pass through, hamper the sunshine somewhat. Brisk to strong westerly winds. At 1500 m: 0-8 degrees; at 2000 m: 2-5 degrees.

The gliding snow problem will persist. Mild temperatures and lots of sunshine will make the snowpack wetter. Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.