Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in northwest to north to northeast facing aspects above approximately 1800m.

In particular in northwest to north to northeast facing aspects above approximately 1800m.

Danger description

As a consequence of foehn wind, rather small wind slabs will form. These are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack on north facing slopes. Avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. 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.

Gliding avalanches

Gliding avalanches are possible in isolated cases. In particular on steep sunny slopes they can be released naturally and reach medium size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.