Wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.
Danger description
The fresh and older wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. The older wind slabs are covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large avalanches are possible. 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 careful route selection.
Wet avalanches as day progresses
As a consequence of solar radiation moist snow slides and avalanches are possible.