The wind slabs can be released in isolated cases. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2400 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions these avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided especially in steep terrain. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, especially in places that are protected from the wind. The old snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, in particular on shady slopes.
Tendency
Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind, in particular in the northwest and in the north.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2400m
Wind slabs are to be avoided.
The somewhat older wind slabs can still be released in some cases above approximately 2400 m. Mostly avalanches are rather small. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions these avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. As a consequence of solar radiation wet loose snow avalanches are possible as the day progresses.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of mild temperatures the snowpack settled during the last few days. The somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers on steep shady slopes, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. In its middle, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, in particular on shady slopes. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Gradual increase in avalanche danger. As a consequence of new snow and a strengthening wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form in the course of the day.
