Wind slabs, old snow
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
Fresh wind slabs are mostly small but prone to triggering. Additionally in isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in the old snowpack and reach medium size. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Careful route selection is appropriate.