Border Pennine Alps

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.

Some snow has fallen since Wednesday. The wind slabs of last week must be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m, in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases and mostly by large additional loads in particular on steep, little used shady slopes. Watch out for the numerous rocks hidden by the recent snow.

From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying, especially at low and intermediate altitudes. The old wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on shady slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.