The sometimes strong wind will transport the new snow. In particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation as well as at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions extensive wind slabs will form. These can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, especially on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m.
In addition individual gliding avalanches and snow slides are possible, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on very steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
The wind will be moderate to strong. The more recent wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area. In some cases the amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from westerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. The fresh wind slabs are mostly rather small but can in some cases be released easily. Avalanche prone locations are to be found on near-ridge shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls. The wind slabs are to be bypassed especially in terrain where there is a danger of falling.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind will be moderate to strong. The more recent wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers on shady slopes. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area. In some cases the amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.