Level 3, considerable

Wind slabs, old snow

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

Danger description

As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong northwesterly wind, wind slabs formed during the night. The wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack especially on west, north and east facing slopes. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.