Wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
The fresh and older wind slabs represent the main danger. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for careful route selection.
Gliding avalanches
Especially on very steep sunny slopes more frequent small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.