link Link to website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04 simple_link Link to the simplified website https://avalanche.report/simple/2021-01-04/en.html fd_albina_map.jpg Danger rating map (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/fd_albina_map.jpg fd_tyrol_map.jpg Danger rating map Tirol (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/fd_tyrol_map.jpg fd_southtyrol_map.jpg Danger rating map Southtyrol (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/fd_southtyrol_map.jpg fd_trentino_map.jpg Danger rating map Trentino (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/fd_trentino_map.jpg pdf PDF https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/2021-01-04_en.pdf tyrol_pdf PDF Tirol https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/2021-01-04_AT-07_en.pdf southtyrol_pdf PDF Southtyrol https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/2021-01-04_IT-32-BZ_en.pdf trentino_pdf PDF Trentino https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/2021-01-04_IT-32-TN_en.pdf fd_overlay.png Danger rating overlay (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/fd_overlay.png fd_regions.json GeoJSON for regions (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/fd_regions.json dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/546e150d-d9f9-4f86-8d91-18e878e9ee3f.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=546e150d-d9f9-4f86-8d91-18e878e9ee3f 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Lienzer Dolomites high no_rating no_rating dp6 dp8 new_snow N NW SE S SW E W NE high high 2 4 4 wind_drifted_snow N SE S NW SW E W NE treeline considerable considerable 2 4 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z A very precarious avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area. Naturally triggered avalanches and reports filed by observers confirm a dangerous avalanche situation on steep slopes. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects in all altitude zones. <br/> In all altitude zones and on extremely steep slopes more frequent dry loose snow avalanches are to be expected, even medium-sized ones. Slides can occur on cut slopes. <br/> Outside marked and open pistes a dangerous avalanche situation will prevail. Single backcountry tourers can release avalanches very easily, caution is to be exercised on steep slopes also below the tree line. <br/> Large quantities of fresh snow and the wind-drifted snow represent the main danger. Older wind slabs are covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. Great caution and restraint are required. Over a wide area 40 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Friday in all altitude zones. The large quantity of fresh snow as well as the wind slabs to be found in particular above the tree line are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in all aspects in all altitude zones. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid change towards better conditions. <br/> Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. A very precarious avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/88fe15e6-1ad7-4ac3-b599-5b3dce8af214.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=88fe15e6-1ad7-4ac3-b599-5b3dce8af214 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Gröden Dolomites Texel Mountains Prags Dolomites Sarntal Alps Sexten Dolomites Western Deferegger Alps Ortler Range Southern Stubai Alps Ulten Valley Eastern Nonsberger Alps Northern Dolomites of Fiemme considerable no_rating no_rating dp6 dp8 wind_drifted_snow N SE S NW SW E W NE considerable considerable 2 4 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from southeasterly directions, brittle wind slabs formed in all aspects, caution is to be exercised on steep slopes also below the tree line. Even single backcountry tourers can release avalanches in many places, including medium-sized ones. <br/> The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and great restraint are required. Individual gliding avalanches can also occur. The southerly wind has transported the fresh and old snow. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers in all aspects and in all altitude zones. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. Stability tests and field observations confirm this situation. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid change towards better conditions. A sometimes critical avalanche situation will prevail. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/9f528234-689a-40fa-a21b-3dee9a9c1b0e.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=9f528234-689a-40fa-a21b-3dee9a9c1b0e 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Glockner Range Eastern Deferegger Alps Schober Mountains Venediger Range Eastern Rieserferner Mountains considerable treeline no_rating no_rating considerable treeline no_rating no_rating dp6 dp8 wind_drifted_snow N SE S NW SW E W NE treeline considerable considerable 2 4 2 new_snow N NW SE S SW E W NE considerable considerable 2 4 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z A precarious avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area. New snow and wind slabs are to be critically assessed. Even single backcountry tourers can release avalanches in many places, including medium-sized ones, caution is to be exercised on steep slopes also below the tree line, in the regions exposed to a lot of wind in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation and. <br/> The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. Older wind slabs are covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. Great caution and restraint are required. <br/> In all altitude zones and on extremely steep slopes more frequent dry loose snow avalanches are to be expected, even medium-sized ones. Slides can occur on cut slopes. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche danger is a little higher. Over a wide area 30 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Friday in all altitude zones. The southerly wind has transported the fresh and old snow. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers in all aspects and in all altitude zones. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. Stability tests and field observations confirm this situation. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid change towards better conditions. A precarious avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/e827f027-52c0-4bcc-be04-0335ab4f0bd8.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=e827f027-52c0-4bcc-be04-0335ab4f0bd8 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Latemar Southern Adamello Primiero - Pale di S. Martino Adamello - Presanella Prealps Northern Brenta - Peller Cembra Valley Bondone and Stivo Vallarsa Western Nonsberg Alps Folgaria - Laverone Southern Brenta Fassa Valley Sole, Pejo and Rabbi Southern Lagorai Ledro Valley Northern Lagorai Maddalene Paganella Marzola - Valsugana Pine' - Mocheni Valley considerable treeline no_rating no_rating considerable treeline no_rating no_rating wind_drifted_snow N SE S NW SW E W NE treeline considerable considerable 3 3 3 new_snow N NW SE S SW W E NE treeline considerable considerable 3 3 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. On wind-loaded slopes a critical avalanche situation will be encountered in some regions. As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from southeasterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in the last two days in all aspects. They can be released easily in all aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized but in many cases easily released. Even single backcountry tourers can release avalanches in many places, including large ones, caution is to be exercised on steep slopes also below the tree line. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Caution and restraint are required. The southerly wind has transported the fresh and old snow. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers in all aspects and in all altitude zones. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. Stability tests and field observations confirm this situation. The weather conditions will prevent a rapid change towards better conditions. A sometimes critical avalanche situation will prevail. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/a4be1ab0-de7d-4f9e-9d02-3ccb439a7aa9.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=a4be1ab0-de7d-4f9e-9d02-3ccb439a7aa9 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Western Pfunderer Mountains Eastern Pfunderer Mountains Durreck Range Western Rieserferner Mountains Schnals Ridge Southern Zillertal Alps and High Tauern Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge considerable treeline no_rating no_rating moderate treeline no_rating no_rating dp6 dp8 wind_drifted_snow N SE S NW SW E W NE treeline considerable considerable 3 3 3 wind_drifted_snow N NW W E NE treeline moderate moderate 2 3 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z Backcountry touring calls for extensive experience and restraint. On wind-loaded slopes a treacherous avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released easily in all aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Mostly the avalanches are only shallow. The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are difficult to recognise. Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday. In some cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. As a consequence of a strong wind from southeasterly directions, easily released wind slabs formed in the last few days in all aspects. Avalanches can be released by small loads and reach medium size. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable. Hardly any decrease in avalanche danger. Wind slabs require caution. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/199ce797-63a0-4563-85a1-7b6e58186712.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=199ce797-63a0-4563-85a1-7b6e58186712 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Weißkugel Range Gurgler Range Central Stubai Alps Northern Zillertal Alps considerable treeline no_rating no_rating low treeline no_rating no_rating dp6 dp8 wind_drifted_snow N SE S NW SW E W NE treeline considerable considerable 3 3 3 persistent_weak_layers N SE S NW SW E W NE treeline 2600 moderate moderate 2 3 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z The current avalanche situation calls for experience and restraint. On wind-loaded slopes a sometimes unfavourable avalanche situation will prevail. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in all aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in areas close to the tree line, as well as above the tree line. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. In regions exposed to the foehn wind the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Over a wide area 5 to 15 cm of snow has fallen since Friday. The southeasterly wind has transported the new snow. The upper section of the snowpack is unfavourably layered. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places in all aspects. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. Stability tests and field observations confirm this situation. Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/bf1eb90a-7a19-4165-bc0b-13050d480a85.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=bf1eb90a-7a19-4165-bc0b-13050d480a85 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Val Müstair Alps Langtaufers moderate 2200 no_rating no_rating moderate 2200 no_rating no_rating dp6 dp1 persistent_weak_layers N NW E NE 2200 moderate moderate 2 3 2 wind_drifted_snow N NW W E NE treeline moderate moderate 2 3 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous. Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants, especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. This applies especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. In addition the sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs should be taken into account. They can be released by a single winter sport participant especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. Steep shady slopes: The old snowpack will be prone to triggering in some places. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Towards its surface, the snowpack is unfavourably layered and its surface has a crust. In some places relatively hard layers of snow are lying on soft layers. The wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places at intermediate and high altitudes. Fresh and older wind slabs require caution. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/60dfb0b6-a4f2-4eff-828d-5deb088b387f.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=60dfb0b6-a4f2-4eff-828d-5deb088b387f 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Karwendel Mountains Western Lechtal Alps Central Lechtal Alps Western Verwall Mountains Eastern Verwall Mountains Allgäu Alps Silvretta Samnaun Mountains Eastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau Alps Mieming Mountains moderate treeline no_rating no_rating low treeline no_rating no_rating dp6 dp1 wind_drifted_snow N NW NE treeline moderate moderate 2 2 2 persistent_weak_layers N NW NE 2200 moderate moderate 2 3 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. Wind slabs can be released especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanches are rather small. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. <br/> Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Towards its surface, the snowpack is hard. In some places relatively hard layers of snow are lying on soft layers. This applies in particular above the tree line. <br/> Steep shady slopes: The old snowpack will be prone to triggering in some places. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Fresh and older wind slabs require caution. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/cd0d726d-2448-433d-b0f4-a1f9081397d6.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=cd0d726d-2448-433d-b0f4-a1f9081397d6 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Western Kitzbühel Alps Eastern Kitzbühel Alps moderate treeline no_rating no_rating low treeline no_rating no_rating dp6 wind_drifted_snow N NW NE treeline moderate moderate 2 3 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z Wind slabs require caution. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering above the tree line, especially on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Mostly avalanches are only small but can be released also by a single winter sport participant. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Some snow has fallen in some localities, especially in the south. The southeasterly wind has transported the new snow. In some places wind slabs are lying on soft layers, especially on shady slopes. The avalanche danger will persist. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/cec6dc28-a176-4997-9b07-9be171e3a669.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=cec6dc28-a176-4997-9b07-9be171e3a669 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Western Tuxer Alps Eastern Tuxer Alps Glockturm Range Grieskogel Mountains Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps moderate treeline no_rating no_rating low treeline no_rating no_rating dp6 dp1 wind_drifted_snow N NW NE treeline moderate moderate 2 3 2 persistent_weak_layers N NW NE 2200 moderate moderate 2 3 2 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z Wind slabs require caution. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. <br/> Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Some snow has fallen in some localities, in particular in the south. Towards its surface, the snowpack is hard. In some places relatively hard layers of snow are lying on soft layers. The wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places at intermediate and high altitudes. Snow profiles confirm this situation. <br/> Steep shady slopes: The old snowpack will be prone to triggering in some places. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Fresh and older wind slabs require caution. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2021-01-04/2021-01-03_16-00-00/10c06204-5537-46df-b720-1d5a779e8064.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2021-01-04?region=10c06204-5537-46df-b720-1d5a779e8064 2021-01-03T16:00:00Z 2021-01-03T23:00:00Z 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Brandenberg Alps Wilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps low no_rating no_rating dp6 steady 2021-01-04T23:00:00Z 2021-01-05T23:00:00Z Low, level 1. Wind slabs require caution. This applies on very steep shady slopes, and adjacent to ridgelines above approximately 2000 m. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise. In some places wind slabs are lying on soft layers, especially on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. Low, level 1.