Old snow, wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are prone to triggering. As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs will form in particular at elevated altitudes. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant.
Additionally avalanches can also be triggered in near-ground layers and reach large size. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.