Wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200m.
Danger description
Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In the afternoon the wind slabs will increase in size moderately. Avalanches can in some places be released easily, but they will be small in most cases. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.