2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Wilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps Eastern Kitzbühel Alps Central Kitzbühel Alps Western Kitzbühel Alps considerable 1800 all_day high 1800 all_day wind_slab 1800 SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor many 3 gliding_snow 2400 SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor some 2 The avalanche conditions are precarious. The conditions are critical for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities outside marked and open pistes. The large quantity of fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs formed by the storm force wind are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line, caution is to be exercised also in areas close to the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are widespread and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. The avalanches are medium-sized and can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. In particular on wind-loaded slopes and at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain individual large avalanches are possible. With the end of the intense snowfall, the natural avalanche activity will gradually decrease. In addition a substantial danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes in particular below approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. Below approximately 1600 m mostly small wet loose snow avalanches are possible. 80 to 100 cm of snow has fallen since Thursday above approximately 1200 m. The wind will be storm force. The various wind slabs have bonded insufficiently with each other and the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. The snowpack will be moist below approximately 1600 m. As a consequence of the ceasing of precipitation there will be a gradual decrease in the danger of dry avalanches. The new snow and wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering at elevated altitudes. An increasing number of gliding avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of warming. As a consequence of solar radiation more frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected. decreasing 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23 DP6 DP2 2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Western Lechtal Alps Central Lechtal Alps Eastern Lechtal Alps Western Karwendel Mountains Western Verwall Mountains Eastern Verwall Mountains Allgäu Alps Silvretta Samnaun Mountains Mieming Mountains considerable treeline all_day high treeline all_day wind_slab treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor many 3 gliding_snow 2400 SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor some 2 new_snow treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day poor some 2 Natural avalanches are to be expected. The avalanche conditions remain very critical. Very large quantity of fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs formed by the storm force wind are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. As a consequence of the sometimes storm force wind natural avalanches are possible. In particular on north and east facing slopes they can be released in the various layers of new snow and reach large size. With the end of the intense snowfall, the natural avalanche activity will gradually decrease. In addition a substantial danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes in all aspects in particular below approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. A lot of new snow above approximately 1200 m. The wind will be storm force. As a consequence of the westerly wind the already large wind slabs will increase in size once again. The various wind slabs have bonded insufficiently with each other and the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. The meteorological conditions will facilitate a slow decrease in the danger of dry avalanches. The new snow and wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering at elevated altitudes. An increasing number of gliding avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of warming. As a consequence of solar radiation more frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected. decreasing 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23 DP6 DP2 2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Glockner Range Glockturm Range Kauner Ridge Weißkugel Range Gurgler Range Central Stubai Alps Northern Zillertal Alps Venediger Range Lasörling Range considerable treeline all_day high treeline all_day wind_slab treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor many 3 gliding_snow 2400 SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor some 2 new_snow treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day poor some 2 Natural avalanches are to be expected. The avalanche conditions remain critical. Very large quantity of fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs formed by the storm force wind are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. More natural avalanches are possible. In particular on north and east facing slopes avalanches can be released in the various layers of new snow and reach large size. Additionally in very isolated cases avalanches can also penetrate deep layers and reach very large size. With the end of the intense snowfall, the natural avalanche activity will gradually decrease. In addition a substantial danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes in all aspects in particular below approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. A lot of new snow above approximately 1200 m. The wind will be storm force. As a consequence of the westerly wind the already large wind slabs will increase in size once again. The various wind slabs have bonded insufficiently with each other and the old snowpack. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack on rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes. The meteorological conditions will facilitate a slow decrease in the danger of dry avalanches. The new snow and wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering at elevated altitudes. An increasing number of gliding avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of warming. As a consequence of solar radiation more frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected. decreasing 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23 DP6 DP2 2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Upper Passeier Valley Durreck Range Langtaufers Upper Ahr Valley Southern Stubai Alps Southern Zillertal Alps Pfitsch Schnals Ridge Northern Sesvenna Group considerable treeline all_day high treeline all_day wind_slab treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor many 3 gliding_snow 2400 SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor some 2 new_snow treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day poor some 2 Natural avalanches are to be expected. The avalanche conditions remain critical. Very large quantity of fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs formed by the storm force wind are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. Natural avalanches are to be expected, this applies especially during the course of the night. In particular on north and east facing slopes avalanches can be released in the various layers of new snow and reach large size. Additionally in very isolated cases avalanches can also penetrate deep layers and reach very large size. With the end of the intense snowfall, the natural avalanche activity will gradually decrease. In addition a substantial danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes in all aspects in particular below approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. A lot of new snow above approximately 1200 m. The wind will be storm force. As a consequence of the westerly wind the already large wind slabs will increase in size once again. The various wind slabs have bonded insufficiently with each other and the old snowpack. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack on rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes. The meteorological conditions will facilitate a slow decrease in the danger of dry avalanches. The new snow and wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering at elevated altitudes. An increasing number of gliding avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of warming. As a consequence of solar radiation more frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected. decreasing 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23 DP6 DP2 2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Western Tuxer Alps Eastern Tuxer Alps Brandenberg Alps Kalkkögel Grieskogel Mountains Serles Ridge Kühtai - Geigen Ridge Ammergau Alps Sellrain - Alpein Mountains Eastern Karwendel Mountains considerable all_day wind_slab treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor many 2 gliding_snow 2400 SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor some 2 new_snow treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day poor some 2 The avalanche conditions remain unfavourable. The conditions are critical for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities outside marked and open pistes. The large quantity of fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs formed by the storm force wind are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line, caution is to be exercised also in areas close to the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are widespread and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. The avalanches are medium-sized and can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. With the end of the intense snowfall, the natural avalanche activity will gradually decrease. In addition a substantial danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes in particular below approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. A lot of new snow above approximately 1200 m. The wind will be storm force. The various wind slabs have bonded insufficiently with each other and the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack is well consolidated. As a consequence of the ceasing of precipitation there will be a gradual decrease in the danger of dry avalanches. The new snow and wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering at elevated altitudes. An increasing number of gliding avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of warming. As a consequence of solar radiation more frequent loose snow avalanches are to be expected. steady 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23 DP6 DP2 2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Eastern Deferegger Alps Schober Mountains Hirzer Range Western Pfunderer Mountains Mount Saint Jakob Range Texel Mountains Eastern Pfunderer Mountains Ratschings Rieserferner Mountains Western Deferegger Alps Southern Sesvenna Group Ortler Range Planeil Mountains Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge low treeline all_day considerable treeline all_day wind_slab treeline SW NE N S W E SE NW all_day very_poor some 3 gliding_snow 2400 SW S W E SE all_day very_poor few 1 The fresh snow and in particular the sometimes large wind slabs represent the main danger. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily or naturally in all aspects, especially in areas close to the tree line and above the tree line. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs can especially at their margins be released very easily. Avalanches can also penetrate deep layers and reach large size in isolated cases. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. Individual loose snow avalanches are possible in the afternoon, in the event of prolonged bright spells especially on extremely steep slopes. A certain danger of gliding avalanches exists, especially on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2400 m in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible. The conditions are sometimes critical for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities outside marked and open pistes. Over a wide area 15 to 30 cm of snow, and up to 50 cm in some localities, has fallen above approximately 1500 m. The violent wind will transport the new snow and, in some cases, old snow as well. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Low and intermediate altitudes: Towards its base, the snowpack is moist. Slight increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation, in particular on steep sunny slopes. Slight decrease in danger of dry avalanches. Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. Gliding avalanches require caution. steady 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23 DP6 DP2 2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Lienzer Dolomites Prags Dolomites Southern Sarntal Alps Gröden Dolomites Lüsner Mountains Sexten Dolomites Ulten Valley Eastern Nonsberger Alps Northern Dolomites of Fiemme Primiero - Pale di S. Martino Southern Adamello Adamello - Presanella Northern Brenta - Peller Western Nonsberg Alps Southern Brenta Fassa Valley Sole, Pejo and Rabbi Northern Lagorai Latemar Maddalene low treeline all_day moderate treeline all_day wind_slab treeline NE N E SE NW all_day very_poor few 2 Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally,, especially on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line, as well as above the tree line. They can especially at their margins be released very easily. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Avalanches can reach medium size. 10 to 20 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1500 m. The violent wind will transport the new snow and, in some cases, old snow as well. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Low and intermediate altitudes: Towards its base, the snowpack is moist. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Slight increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation, in particular on steep sunny slopes. steady 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23 DP6 2023-12-23T07:00:00Z 2023-12-22T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z true Prealps Cembra Valley Bondone and Stivo Vallarsa Folgaria - Laverone Southern Lagorai Ledro Valley Paganella Marzola - Valsugana Pine' - Mocheni Valley low all_day Wind slabs require caution. The fresh wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. The avalanche danger will persist. As a consequence of warming, the likelihood of moist and wet avalanches being released will increase on steep sunny slopes. steady 2023-12-23T23:00:00Z 2023-12-24T23:00:00Z 2023-12-23