Level 3, considerable

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in north to east to south facing aspects above approximately 1400m.

In particular in north to east to south facing aspects above approximately 1400m.

Danger description

The fresh wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. They are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs are to be avoided in steep terrain.
Careful route selection is important.