Wind slabs
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from westerly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. They can be released in some cases in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. In the course of the day the wind slabs will increase in size moderately. In the afternoon danger level 2 (moderate) will be reached. 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.