Level 3, considerable

Wind slabs, old snow

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200m.

In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200m.

Danger description

Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are prone to triggering. As a consequence of new snow and strong wind they will increase in size appreciably. The wind slabs are to be avoided.
Additionally in some places avalanches can also be released in deep layers and reach dangerously large size. These avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for defensive route selection.