Wind slabs, old snow
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released easily. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. The wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in steep terrain.
Additionally in very isolated cases avalanches can also be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. This applies in particular on little-used, rather lightly snow-covered shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. These avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Defensive route selection is advisable.