Level 3, considerable

Wind slabs, old snow

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

Danger description

The wind slabs of the last three days are in some cases prone to triggering. They are covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant.
In isolated cases avalanches can be released in deep layers and reach medium size. This applies in particular on very steep north facing slopes in little used backcountry terrain.
Experience in the assessment of avalanche danger is required.

Wet avalanches as day progresses

As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation a large number of moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected.