Level 3, considerable

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in northwest to north to south facing aspects above approximately 1400m.

In particular in northwest to north to south facing aspects above approximately 1400m.

Danger description

As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong westerly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. They are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs are to be bypassed in steep terrain.