Old snow
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
The new snow and wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Avalanches can in some cases be triggered in near-ground layers and reach large size. This applies especially on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Defensive route selection is important.