Level 3, considerable

Old snow, wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2000m.

In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2000m.

Danger description

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places even by individual winter sport participants. This applies in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach 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 some cases. These are to be found in all aspects.
The current avalanche situation calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint.