Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2000m.

In all aspects above approximately 2000m.

Danger description

Wind slabs can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant. Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large avalanches are possible. The wind slabs are covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. In high Alpine regions the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is slightly greater. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.

Wet avalanches as day progresses

As a consequence of solar radiation moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected.