Old snow, wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200m.
Danger description
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released by people in particular on steep, little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach dangerously large size. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the situation is a little more favourable.
In addition the fresh wind slabs are prone to triggering. In the course of the day these will increase in size moderately. They are to be found in all aspects.
Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.