Monregalese Valleys

The large quantity of fresh snow and the wind slabs represent the main danger.

The large quantity of fresh snow and the wind slabs represent the main danger.

As a consequence of heavy snowfall and the moderate to strong southwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed on Wednesday. These can be released by a single winter sport participant and reach large size. This applies in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes in particular above the tree line, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and natural avalanches are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large avalanches are possible. Ski touring and other off-piste activities, including snowshoe hiking, call for great caution and restraint.

40 to 50 cm of snow fell on Wednesday above approximately 1400 m. As a consequence of heavy snowfall and the moderate to strong southwesterly wind, snow drift accumulations formed during the course of the night. The wind has transported some snow. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. Especially steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of rising temperatures and solar radiation a crust will form on the surface during the next few days.

The weather will be sunny at times. These conditions will facilitate a gradual settling of the snowpack.