Old snow, wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to south facing aspects above approximately 1800m.
Danger description
The new snow and wind slabs of last week are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack on west to north to east facing aspects. Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant and reach large size. Transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are especially precarious.
As a consequence of a gathering strong westerly wind, wind slabs will form. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
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.