The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases above the tree line. This also applies in areas close to the tree line. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. They are to be avoided as far as possible. Gullies and bowls are especially unfavourable. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls.
In addition further very occasional gliding avalanches are possible, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. In isolated cases the gliding avalanches are quite large, in particular in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northwesterly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day. The fresh wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. These are mostly rather small but can in some cases be released easily. The somewhat older wind slabs are unlikely to be released now.
Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable. Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.
Tendency
The fresh wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.
The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases above the tree line. This also applies in areas close to the tree line. The wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. They are to be avoided as far as possible. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls in all aspects. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
In addition further very occasional gliding avalanches are possible, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. In isolated cases the gliding avalanches are quite large, in particular in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day. The fresh wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. These are mostly rather small but prone to triggering. The somewhat older wind slabs are unlikely to be released now.
Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable. Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.
Tendency
The fresh wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering.
