Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2400m.

In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2400m.

Danger description

Adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas as well as at elevated altitudes wind slabs will form. In some places new snow and wind slabs are lying on the soft surface of an old snowpack. Avalanches can in some cases be released easily, but they will be small in most cases. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.