Danger level

2400m

Wind-drifted snow

2400m

Wind slabs are to be avoided.

The somewhat older wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Such avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Mostly avalanches are rather small.
In very isolated cases dry avalanches can also be triggered in the old snowpack, especially on very steep shady slopes at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, this applies in particular in case of a large load.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

The rather small wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes. In its middle, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially on shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Tendency

Wind slabs require caution.

Danger level

A favourable avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area.

Wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack. Very isolated avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Such avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.

In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

Snowpack

The snowpack is largely stable. The small wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Tendency

A favourable avalanche situation will prevail.