Level 2, moderate

Wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2600m.

In all aspects above approximately 2600m.

Danger description

As a consequence of new snow and a gusty wind from westerly directions, wind slabs formed in particular at elevated altitudes. They can in some places be released easily. Avalanches are rather small. The wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in steep terrain.
Dry avalanches can additionally in isolated cases be released in deeper layers in particular on steep north facing slopes. The avalanches can reach medium size. Backcountry touring calls for careful route selection.

Wet avalanches

In particular on north facing slopes individual wet avalanches are possible below approximately 2600 m.