Alta Val Passiria · 6 April 2026

Day Risk Profile

Moderate

Earlier

Considerable

below 2200m

Later

Moderate

above 2200m

Later

Avalanche Problems

Below 2800 m

Wet line at 2200 m earlier, 2800 m later

Considerable (3) Wet avalanches, later

Wet snow Loose 3

E, SE, S, SW, W

below 2800m

Medium Some Very poor

GM.10 GM.4

Field notes

Rolling snowballs, deep penetration when you step or ski, and small natural slides are clear signals that the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary is losing strength. After a clear, cold night the surface often freezes into a strong supporting Layer of hard-compacted snow resulting from a melt-freeze process or wind.EAWS glossary, and conditions are favourable in the early morning. After a warm, overcast night, the problem may be present from the start of the day. Plan early returns and watch the runout zones below you.

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Above 2200 m

Moderate (2) Dry avalanches, earlier

Persistent weak layers Slab 2

N, NE, E, W, NW

above 2200m

Large Few Poor

GM.10 GM.4

Field notes

Persistent Snowpack layer in which the crystals are poorly bonded and the layer has the potential to fail. Typical crystals in dry weak layers causing avalanches are : precipitation particles; surface hoar; faceted crystals; hollow crystals; graupel. Generally >1mm in size, loose grains with few bonds Wet weak layers can be formed by all snow crystal/grain types.EAWS glossary are very challenging to recognise. Distinctive noise (resembling a “whumpf” sound) occurring when a weak layer beneath a slab collapses. The air of the weak layer is forced outside the snowpack, with the resulting whumpf sound being heard. The sound usually indicates an unstable situation and can be accompanied by surface cracking. A whumpf is a clear avalanche alert.EAWS glossary sounds and shooting cracks are typical when present, but you can have a serious weak layer with no warning signs at the surface. Knowledge of how the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary has evolved is essential. SLF's travel advice is direct: travel conservatively, avoid terrain where the consequences of being caught are large, and treat the history of weather and snow as more important than what you can see today. Read the full bulletin.

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Moderate (2) Dry avalanches, later

Persistent weak layers Slab 2

N, NE, E, W, NW

above 2200m

Large Few Poor

GM.10 GM.4

Field notes

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Below 2600 m

Moderate (2) Wet avalanches, earlier

Wet snow Loose 2

E, SE, S, SW, W

below 2600m

Medium Some Poor

GM.10 GM.4

Field notes

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Avalanche Activity

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will already exist in the early morning. Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released in some places by people.

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will already exist in the early morning. This applies in all Direction in which a slope faces as indicated by compass direction of the fall line; i.e. a north slope faces in a northerly direction.EAWS glossary at low and intermediate altitudes. High altitudes: As the day progresses the likelihood of dry and wet avalanches being released will increase. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies in particular. Avalanches can in particular be released in near-surface layers and reach medium size. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual natural avalanches are possible. Locations delineated by aspect or altitude where avalanches can trigger and people or objects are at risk.EAWS glossary are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2800 m. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Distinctive noise (resembling a “whumpf” sound) occurring when a weak layer beneath a slab collapses. The air of the weak layer is forced outside the snowpack, with the resulting whumpf sound being heard. The sound usually indicates an unstable situation and can be accompanied by surface cracking. A whumpf is a clear avalanche alert.EAWS glossary sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary can indicate the danger. Avalanches can in isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach large size.

Outlook

Decreasing avalanche danger

7 April 2026

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good over a wide area. The avalanche danger will increase a little during the day.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night was reduced. The surface of the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary will already soften in the late morning. Isolated avalanche prone Snowpack layer in which the crystals are poorly bonded and the layer has the potential to fail. Typical crystals in dry weak layers causing avalanches are : precipitation particles; surface hoar; faceted crystals; hollow crystals; graupel. Generally >1mm in size, loose grains with few bonds Wet weak layers can be formed by all snow crystal/grain types.EAWS glossary exist in the top section of the Snow layers deposited from earlier precipitation, prior to fresh fallen snow. Old snow layers consist of metamorphosed snow crystals.EAWS glossary, especially on west, north and northeast facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2800 m, and on sunny slopes in Areas above approximately 3000 m (particularly glaciated areas).EAWS glossary. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of Snow grains, solid, with multiple flat glassy faces and sharp edges. Developed from faceting metamorphism, usually poorly bonded to one another (fewer contact points), a critical factor in avalanches if a faceted layer is covered with bonded snow. Typical grain size: 0.5 to 3 mm See also: www.snowcrystals.itEAWS glossary, in particular on west, north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes.

Source

ALBINA

Issued

6 Apr 06:46 UTC

Valid until

6 Apr 15:00 UTC

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