Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Avalanches can in some places be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found above the tree line and in areas close to the tree line. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the weakly bonded old snow also, especially on steep shady slopes. On extremely steep sunny slopes individual moist loose snow avalanches are possible as the day progresses.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
The wind was storm force over a wide area. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded still only poorly with each other and the old snowpack, in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes, as well as adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects at elevated altitudes. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted, especially on wind-protected shady slopes.
Tendency
The snowpack remains in some cases prone to triggering.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
As a consequence of a strong northwesterly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. They are to be avoided especially in steep terrain. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind was storm force in some cases. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded still only poorly with the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted, especially on wind-protected shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will persist.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The fresh wind slabs are to be avoided especially in steep terrain. Avalanches can still in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind was strong in some cases. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded still only poorly with the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted, especially on wind-protected shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
