Rhemes Valley

New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

Occasionally large natural avalanches are likely. The avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular above approximately 2500 m. In their paths avalanches can entrain the wet snow. In the typical avalanche paths in particular in the regions with a lot of snow they can reach as far as the valley bottom. In particular below approximately 2400 m: As a consequence of the rain moist and wet avalanches are possible at any time, in particular medium-sized ones. As a consequence of a strong wind from westerly directions, large wind slabs formed above the tree line. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on very steep north, east and south facing slopes. The conditions are dangerous for ski touring, freeriding and snowshoe hiking outside marked and open pistes.

Over a wide area there is more snow than usual. Until Tuesday the wind will be moderate to strong at times. Monday: 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 2500 m. The rain gave rise to rapid and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area below approximately 2400 m. The sleet gave rise to rapid settling of the snowpack below approximately 2500 m. Individual weak layers exist in the snowpack on steep, little used shady slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable.

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will decrease gradually.