| 5 Extreme |
Avoid all avalanche terrain. |
Man-triggered and spontaneous avalanches will occur with certainty. | Big to very large avalanches in many areas. |
| 4 Big |
Very dangerous conditions. Visiting avalanche areas is not recommended. |
Man-triggered and spontaneous avalanches will probably occur. | Big avalanches in many areas or very large avalanches in parts of the terrain. |
| 3 Considerable |
Dangerous conditions. Carefully assess the snow cover and terrain. Be very vigilant when you choose where and how you go skiing. |
Man-triggered avalanches are very likely and spontaneous avalanches are probable. | Big avalanches in many areas, large avalanches in parts of the terrain and very large avalanches in single places. |
| 2 Moderate |
Dangerous conditions in parts of the terrain. Carefully assess the snow cover and terrain, identify and avoid the most hazardous passages. |
It is possible for people to trigger avalanches, but spontaneous avalanches are unlikely. | Small avalanches in parts of the terrain or large avalanches in single places. |
| 1 Small |
The conditions are generally secure. Be aware that the snow can be unstable certain places in the terrain. |
Man-triggered and spontaneous avalanches are improbable. | Small avalanches in single locations or in extreme terrain. |