The wind slabs of the last few days must be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects above the tree line. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects. The sometimes large wind slabs represent the main danger. They will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some snow fell on Monday in some localities. More recent wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack above the tree line. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.
Tendency
As a consequence of sharply rising temperatures and the strong to storm force northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Wednesday.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Wind slabs represent the main danger.
The more recent wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are small.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The wind slabs of the last few days are poorly bonded with the old snowpack. More recent wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack above the tree line.
Tendency
As a consequence of sharply rising temperatures and the strong to storm force northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Wednesday.