Wind slabs, old snow
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
As a consequence of a strong wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily.
Avalanches can in some places be released in the weakly bonded old snow also, especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow. They can 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.
Wet avalanches as day progresses
In particular on very steep sunny slopes moist snow slides and avalanches are possible.