Sarntal Alps

Gruppo della Cima San Giacomo

Wed 3 Dec

Day Risk Profile

1

Low

Avalanche Problems

Avalanche Activity

Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.

The somewhat older wind slabs can be released in isolated cases, but mostly only by large additional loads, on very steep shady slopes. Individual avalanche prone locationsLocations delineated by aspect or altitude where avalanches can trigger and people or objects are at risk.EAWS glossary are to be found in gulliesUsually a steep, elongated, eroded trench; typically prone to snowdrift accumulation.EAWS glossary and bowlsRounded or elongated concavity; typically tending to accumulate snowdrift.EAWS glossary above approximately 2400 m. The mostly small wind slabs 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.

Outlook

→ Constant avalanche danger

4 December 2025

From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found at elevated altitudes.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack ▾

The snowpackSnow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary will be subject to considerable local variations. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. The moderate wind will transport only a little snow. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpackSnow layers deposited from earlier precipitation, prior to fresh fallen snow. Old snow layers consist of metamorphosed snow crystals.EAWS glossary on steep shady slopes.