Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2000m.

In all aspects above approximately 2000m.

Danger description

Only a little snow is lying.
At elevated altitudes clearly visible wind slabs will form. These are mostly small but prone to triggering. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence in steep terrain. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.