Old snow, wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.
Danger description
The new snow and wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack on shady slopes. Even single snow sport participants can release avalanches. In particular on steep, little used west, north and east facing slopes these can be released in deep layers of the snowpack and reach a dangerous size. As a consequence of a strong northerly wind, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and caution.