2021-12-02T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2021-12-02T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2021-12-02T23:00:00Z 2021-12-03T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 2 drifting snow wet snow gliding snow increasing 2021-12-03T23:00:00Z 2021-12-04T23:00:00Z Wind slabs represent the main danger. Moist snow slides and gliding avalanches are likely to occur from the middle of the day. Some fresh snow and in particular the wind slabs formed during the snowfall can be released easily, or, in isolated cases naturally in particular on steep northeast, east and south facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. These can in some places be released by small loads and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas and at transitions into gullies and bowls. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong northwesterly wind, further wind slabs will form by the early morning also in areas not adjacent to ridgelines. <br/> <br/> The new snow of the last few days can be released in some cases in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. The avalanches in these loacations are rather small. <br/> <br/> As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are to be expected from midday, but they will be mostly small. <br/> <br/> The wind slabs are to be bypassed in particular on very steep sunny slopes. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for defensive route selection. 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until the early morning above approximately 2000 m. The sometimes strong wind will transport the new snow significantly. The snowpack will become prone to triggering on wind-loaded slopes. The more recent wind slabs will be deposited on a crust on steep sunny slopes. They are bonding only slowly with the old snowpack. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to gradual moistening of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes. Gradual increase in danger of dry avalanches as the snowfall becomes more intense.