2025-03-16T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2025-03-16T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2025-03-16T16:00:00Z 2025-03-17T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 DP6 drifting snow new snow increasing 2025-03-17T16:00:00Z 2025-03-18T16:00:00Z New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. Over a wide area 10 to 25 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 1800 m. Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. Avalanches can occur easily or triggered naturally. This applies even in case of a small load. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above approximately 2000 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls. Wind-loaded slopes where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are unfavourable. At transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche situation is dangerous. Medium-sized avalanches are possible. Careful route selection and spacing between individuals are recommended. The new snow and wind slabs are bonding poorly with the old snowpack on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The fresh wind slabs will be covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. <br/> The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. 2025-03-16T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2025-03-16T16:00:00Z 2025-03-17T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 DP6 drifting snow decreasing 2025-03-17T16:00:00Z 2025-03-18T16:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. Fresh wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above approximately 2000 m. In very isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. <br/> <br/> The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in little used backcountry terrain. <br/> <br/> Individual loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes. In some regions up to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last few days above approximately 2000 m. <br/> <br/> In the last few days the wind was moderate to strong at times. The wind has transported the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. <br/> <br/> The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. The weather conditions will facilitate a stabilisation of the snowpack.