Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 1800m.

In all aspects above approximately 1800m.

Danger description

As a consequence of a sometimes strong bise wind, wind slabs formed. These are mostly small but prone to triggering. They are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in steep terrain.