Werdenfels Alps

Crack propagation becomes less likely.

Crack propagation becomes less likely.

The avalanche risk is moderate above 2200 metres and low below. Persistent weak layers are problematic. Slab avalanches can be triggered in particular with large additional loads. Avalanche prone locations are located on very steep slopes with aspects from north-west to north to east as well as at the transition from little to much snow, for example when entering gullies and bowls. The number of avalanche prone locations increases with altitude. Avalanches can reach medium size at high altitudes.

At medium elevations, the snowpack can form a crust in the morning before softening with the sun during the daytime changes. On shady slopes at higher altitudes (above approx. 1500 m), the snow is well set and powdery. Weak layers of faceted crystals can be found in places under lower-lying harsch covers. On the south side, the ground is increasingly pitting.

The avalanche danger is slowly decreasing.