Wind slabs, old snow
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.
Danger description
As a consequence of a strong to storm force northwesterly wind, wind slabs will form at elevated altitudes. They will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. The wind slabs can be released easily. They are to be avoided in steep terrain.
Weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep shady slopes and on south facing slopes above approximately 2800 m. The avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Defensive route selection is advisable. Very steep slopes are to be traversed by snow sport participants one at a time.
Wet avalanches
As a consequence of the rain wet avalanches are to be expected in the afternoon.