Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs, old snow

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

Danger description

The northerly wind has transported the new snow. The wind slabs of Wednesday are in some cases still prone to triggering. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence in steep terrain. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.
In particular in southern Valais avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow and reach medium size. These avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Caution is to be exercised in particular on little-used, rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes. Defensive route selection is advisable.