Lechtal Alps East

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

The old snowpack remains prone to triggering. As a consequence of snowfall above approximately 1600 m and the moderate to strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Wednesday.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m and on very steep south facing slopes above approximately 3000 m. The mostly small wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on near-ridge shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches can reach medium size. Meticulous route selection is advisable. As a consequence of warming individual gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small. This applies in particular on very steep sunny slopes, as well as on cut and grassy slopes at intermediate altitudes.

Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes in high Alpine regions. Released avalanches and field observations confirm the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack. On Tuesday mostly small wind slabs will form in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. This applies adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to gradual softening of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes. This applies on sunny slopes, and in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.