Level 3, considerable

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2800m.

In particular in west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2800m.

Danger description

The somewhat older wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In isolated cases dry avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size.
As a consequence of a strengthening southwesterly wind, mostly small wind slabs will form in the course of the day at elevated altitudes. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Ski touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.

Wet avalanches as day progresses

As a consequence of solar radiation wet avalanches are possible, even large ones in isolated cases. This applies especially on steep north facing slopes below approximately 2500 m, as well as on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2800 m.