Level 3, considerable

Wind slabs, old snow

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

Danger description

The wind slabs of the last few days can be released even by a single winter sport participant.
Avalanches can in some places be released in the weakly bonded old snow also. 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 and careful route selection.

Wet avalanches as day progresses

In particular on very steep sunny slopes moist snow slides and avalanches are possible.