Werdenfels Alps

Heed naturally triggered loose-snow/glide-snow avalanches

Heed naturally triggered loose-snow/glide-snow avalanches

Avalanche danger is moderate. Wet snow is the main problem. It can release of very steep slopes in all aspects either naturally or be triggered by 1 person as a slab. Danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain on SW/N/E facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls, releases medium sized. Especially on steep grass-covered slopes which previously were bare of snow, medium-sized glide-snow avalanches can releases naturally.

The large amounts of fresh fallen snow from the last few days are forfeiting their bonding due to diffuse light conditions and direct solar radiation, making them liable to release as loose-snow avalanches. Weak layers inside the snowdrifts are still trigger-prone, esp. on high-altitude shady slopes. At intermediate altitudes and on sunny slopes, the drifts can settle and consolidate quickly. At low and intermediate altitudes the snow is moist on the surface. Due to the warm ground, the snowpack base is often wet, reinforcing the gliding movement of the entire snowpack over smooth ground.

Avalanche danger could increase again if there is renewed precipitation on Tuesday.