Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 1800m.

In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 1800m.

Danger description

As a consequence of a strong to storm force westerly wind, easily released wind slabs will form. These are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The wind slabs are mostly rather small. Avalanches can in some cases reach medium size.
The wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in steep terrain.