Wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
The mostly shallow wind slabs of the last few days are in some cases still prone to triggering. This applies in particular in shady places that are protected from the wind. They are covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases.
Careful route selection is important. 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.
Wet avalanches as day progresses
On very steep sunny slopes moist snow slides are to be expected as a consequence of warming during the day.