Old snow, wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2400m.
Danger description
Faceted weak layers exist in the snowpack. Persons can release avalanches in some places, including medium-sized ones. These avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Areas where the snow cover is rather shallow are especially precarious.
As a consequence of a strong westerly wind, wind slabs will form as well. These are mostly small but in some cases prone to triggering. They are to be avoided in very steep terrain.
Gliding avalanches
In particular on very steep grassy slopes small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible.