link Link to website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16 simple_link Link to the simplified website https://avalanche.report/simple/2018-12-16/en.html fd_albina_map.jpg Danger rating map (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/fd_albina_map.jpg fd_tyrol_map.jpg Danger rating map Tirol (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/fd_tyrol_map.jpg fd_southtyrol_map.jpg Danger rating map Southtyrol (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/fd_southtyrol_map.jpg fd_trentino_map.jpg Danger rating map Trentino (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/fd_trentino_map.jpg pdf PDF https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/2018-12-16_en.pdf tyrol_pdf PDF Tirol https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/2018-12-16_AT-07_en.pdf southtyrol_pdf PDF Southtyrol https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/2018-12-16_IT-32-BZ_en.pdf trentino_pdf PDF Trentino https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/2018-12-16_IT-32-TN_en.pdf fd_overlay.png Danger rating overlay (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/fd_overlay.png fd_regions.json GeoJSON for regions (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/fd_regions.json dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/f1ea63ea-6a53-4ac1-9e47-026c1e826c7a.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=f1ea63ea-6a53-4ac1-9e47-026c1e826c7a 2018-12-15T16:36:15Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Karwendel Mountains Wilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps Western Lechtal Alps Central Lechtal Alps Western Verwall Mountains Eastern Verwall Mountains Allgäu Alps Silvretta Eastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau Alps Mieming Mountains moderate moderate 2 2 2 dp6 dp2 wind_drifted_snow N W NW NE E 2200 gliding_snow S SW W E SE 2400 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. This applies in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas in the regions of the south that are exposed to the foehn wind. Gliding avalanches and snow slides below approximately 2400 m. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. This applies, in particular in the regions of the south that are exposed to the foehn wind. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above approximately 2200 m, in particular on very steep shady slopes. The fresh snow of Sunday will be deposited on surface hoar in some places at low and intermediate altitudes. The small wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant in all aspects at low and intermediate altitudes. The older wind slabs of the last few days have bonded well with the old snowpack. The wind slabs are clearly recognisable. Avalanche prone locations for gliding avalanches are to be found on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. The somewhat older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. The old snowpack will be in most cases favourable. The fresh snow of Sunday will be deposited on surface hoar in some places in all aspects in areas close to the tree line,, also below the tree line. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-00-00/cd526c38-556a-4dd6-9150-fa68eff7f6ac.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=cd526c38-556a-4dd6-9150-fa68eff7f6ac 2018-12-15T16:00:00Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Primiero - Pale di S. Martino Fassa Valley Southern Lagorai Northern Lagorai Latemar moderate moderate 2 2 2 low 1 1 wind_drifted_snow N S SW W NW NE E SE 2200 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Wind slabs require caution. As a consequence of a moderate wind, mostly shallow wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular above approximately 2200 m. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. In particular in the north avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. These avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. The mostly small wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days are clearly recognisable. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/1b4e80f8-d154-4553-9c15-2616e5ebeddf.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=1b4e80f8-d154-4553-9c15-2616e5ebeddf 2018-12-15T16:36:15Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Western Tuxer Alps Eastern Tuxer Alps Glockturm Range Grieskogel Mountains Weißkugel Range Gurgler Range Central Stubai Alps Northern Zillertal Alps Samnaun Mountains Venediger Range Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps moderate moderate 2 3 2 dp6 dp1 wind_drifted_snow N W NW NE E 2200 persistent_weak_layers N NW NE 2300 2800 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. In the regions of the south that are exposed to the foehn wind the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Weakly bonded old snow above approximately 2300 m. The northerly wind will transport the fresh snow. This applies in particular along the border with South Tyrol. The fresh wind slabs are mostly easy to recognise but can be released easily. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions and along the border with South Tyrol avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and exist in all aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines. Also places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are critical, especially in areas close to the tree line,, also below the tree line, in particular west of the Sill. Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can still be released in some places by individual winter sport participants in particular on very steep shady slopes. This applies in particular between approximately 2300 and 2800 m. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger. The fresh snow of Sunday will be deposited on surface hoar in some places in areas close to the tree line. Soft weak layers exist in the top section of the snowpack. As a consequence of a moderate to strong northerly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs will form on Sunday in particular adjacent to ridgelines as well as at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. In some cases the wind slabs have bonded poorly together. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack on very steep shady slopes, in particular between approximately 2300 and 2800 m. Isolated whumpfing sounds serve as an alarm indicating the danger. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-33-33/68ea82cd-d774-4fcf-a6a6-0b8664e0da25.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=68ea82cd-d774-4fcf-a6a6-0b8664e0da25 2018-12-15T16:33:33Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Gröden Dolomites Sarntal Alps Prags Dolomites Western Pfunderer Mountains Sexten Dolomites Eastern Pfunderer Mountains Western Deferegger Alps Ulten Valley Northern Dolomites of Fiemme moderate moderate 2 3 2 low 1 1 dp6 wind_drifted_snow N W NW NE E 2200 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Wind slabs require caution. As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular above approximately 2200 m. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. In particular in the north and in the west avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. The mostly small wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days are clearly recognisable. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. Further decrease in danger. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-33-33/b4e57ff9-b901-48fc-b3b6-116582dc80d5.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=b4e57ff9-b901-48fc-b3b6-116582dc80d5 2018-12-15T16:33:33Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Texel Mountains Durreck Range Val Müstair Alps Western Rieserferner Mountains Langtaufers Schnals Ridge Ortler Range Southern Stubai Alps Southern Zillertal Alps and High Tauern Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge moderate moderate 2 3 2 wind_drifted_snow N W NW NE E 2200 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z The wind slabs represent the main danger. The wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2200 m. The wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. In particular on wind-loaded slopes medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large avalanches are possible. In the west and in the north avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. Avalanches can be released in the old snowpack in isolated cases. Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with fresh snow and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack on steep shady slopes. Whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. At low and intermediate altitudes thus far only a little snow is lying. In particular in the west some fresh snow. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-00-00/2f3cf79b-4f94-4df8-a512-5673e6afdada.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=2f3cf79b-4f94-4df8-a512-5673e6afdada 2018-12-15T16:00:00Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Southern Adamello Adamello - Presanella Northern Brenta - Peller Southern Brenta Sole, Pejo and Rabbi moderate moderate 2 2 2 low 1 1 wind_drifted_snow N S SW W NW NE E SE 2200 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z The danger exists in particular in alpine snow sports terrain. The sometimes avalanche-prone wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger. They are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects and in the high Alpine regions. Wind slabs can be released, in particular by large loads and reach medium size. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2200 m, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection. Also in the regions of the north that are exposed to the foehn wind a little fresh snow. The wind has transported the fresh snow and, in some cases, old snow as well. The snowpack remains prone to triggering especially on wind-loaded slopes. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/0ddebec1-d18f-46bd-b85d-262ac26b5f37.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=0ddebec1-d18f-46bd-b85d-262ac26b5f37 2018-12-15T16:36:15Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Glockner Range Eastern Deferegger Alps Schober Mountains Eastern Rieserferner Mountains moderate moderate 2 3 2 dp6 wind_drifted_snow N W NW NE E 2200 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Wind slabs require caution. As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind, wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular above approximately 2200 m. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. The mostly small wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days are clearly recognisable. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/443111f1-362f-4c0f-b47a-6bc3c8551536.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=443111f1-362f-4c0f-b47a-6bc3c8551536 2018-12-15T16:36:15Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Lienzer Dolomites low low 2 2 1 dp6 wind_drifted_snow N NW NE 2200 steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. This applies in particular adjacent to ridgelines. Wind slabs are in many cases small. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. The mostly small wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-36-15/28b8784f-a75e-4203-94f9-42798167f665.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=28b8784f-a75e-4203-94f9-42798167f665 2018-12-15T16:36:15Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Brandenberg Alps Western Kitzbühel Alps Eastern Kitzbühel Alps low low 2 1 1 dp6 wind_drifted_snow N NW NE treeline steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Low danger will prevail. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. The somewhat older wind slabs of last week are now only very rarely prone to triggering. The avalanche prone locations are rare. This applies adjacent to ridgelines above the tree line as well as on very steep shady slopes. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. The snowpack will be in most cases favourable. Further decrease in avalanche danger. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-00-00/3d1c6c19-07a0-4224-ae2c-aa7857fe58e6.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=3d1c6c19-07a0-4224-ae2c-aa7857fe58e6 2018-12-15T16:00:00Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Prealps Cembra Valley Bondone and Stivo Vallarsa Folgaria - Laverone Western Nonsberg Alps Ledro Valley Maddalene Paganella Marzola - Valsugana Pine' - Mocheni Valley low low 2 2 1 low 1 1 wind_drifted_snow N NW NE treeline steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Only a little snow is lying. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in extremely steep terrain. Even a small avalanche can sweep snow sport participants along and give rise to falls. Above the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2018-12-16/2018-12-15_16-33-33/6bbe69fa-8ded-46b5-a8b0-2c0dbdf5c752.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2018-12-16?region=6bbe69fa-8ded-46b5-a8b0-2c0dbdf5c752 2018-12-15T16:33:33Z 2018-12-15T23:00:00Z 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Eastern Nonsberger Alps low low 2 2 1 low 1 1 wind_drifted_snow N NW NE treeline steady 2018-12-16T23:00:00Z 2018-12-17T23:00:00Z Only a little snow is lying. The avalanche prone locations are rare. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in extremely steep terrain. Even a small avalanche can sweep snow sport participants along and give rise to falls. Above the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. The snowpack remains in most cases favourable.