Old snow, wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 1800m.
Danger description
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack on west to north to east facing aspects. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach large size. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong westerly wind, sometimes easily released wind slabs will form especially adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.
Gliding avalanches
On very steep grassy slopes gliding avalanches are possible at intermediate altitudes.