Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

Low avalanche danger, but watch out for fresh wind slab!

Low avalanche danger, but watch out for fresh wind slab!

The avalanche danger is low. However, fresh snowdrift accumulations in gullies and bowls and behind ridges and ridgelines above the tree line are prone to disruption and can be triggered by individuals as small slab avalanches.

Fresh snowdrift accumulations often lie on faceted crystals or surface hoar, which can act as a weak layer. Apart from this, the old snow surface is covered by a few centimetres of new fallen snow. In general, kinetic metamorphism weakens the thin snow base, fundament. Windward terrain is usually blown off and almost snow-free.

It will remain mostly clear on Monday night, with clouds moving in from the west in the morning, but it will remain mostly precipitation-free. The frost will weaken significantly and the snowfall level will rise to 1400 metres by the evening. The temperature will rise from -10 degrees in the morning to -4 degrees in the evening. The wind is still blowing briskly from the north-west.

Tuesday will be mild and the clouds will soften. The avalanche risk remains low.