Graie Alps

Slab avalanches are the main danger. Gradual increase in danger of dry and moist avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.

Slab avalanches are the main danger. Gradual increase in danger of dry and moist avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.

The sometimes strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. As a consequence of the strong northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed during the last few days. In particular intermediate and high altitudes as well as in places that are protected from the wind: Soft wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant above the tree line. The wind slabs are clearly recognisable. In particular steep sunny slopes and base of rock walls: Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large dry and moist avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming.

Over a wide area 15 to 25 cm of snow fell on Thursday in all altitude zones. In these regions above approximately 1200 m a lot of snow is lying for the time of year. The strong wind has transported the fresh and old snow. In the vicinity of peaks snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Shady slopes: The snowpack is dry and has a loosely bonded surface. Sunny slopes below approximately 2200 m: The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack.

The weather will be mild. Midday and afternoon: Gradual increase in danger of dry and moist avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.