As a consequence of a strong northerly wind, sometimes easily released wind slabs formed in the last few days in some localities. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects at elevated altitudes and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. They are mostly easy to recognise and to be assessed with care and prudence. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released especially by large additional loads. At lower altitudes and below the tree line the snowpack is well bonded.
Snowpack
At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions less snow than usual is lying. The strong wind has transported the loosely bonded old snow. The mostly small wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack. Weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack, especially at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.
Tendency
As a consequence of the strong northerly wind there will be an increase in the avalanche danger within the current danger level.
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
1900m
The snowpack will be in most cases stable. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of a strong northerly wind, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days in some localities. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects at elevated altitudes and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. They are mostly easy to recognise and to be assessed with care and prudence. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases and mostly by large additional loads. At lower altitudes and below the tree line the snowpack is well bonded.
Snowpack
At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions less snow than usual is lying. The strong wind has transported the loosely bonded old snow. The mostly small wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes and generally at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying.
