The fresh and older wind slabs represent the main danger.
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.
Snowpack
More recent wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack above the tree line. The spring-like weather conditions on Wednesday gave rise to moistening of the snowpack below approximately 2600 m. 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 mild temperatures and the moderate to strong northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Friday.
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
More recent wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack above the tree line. The spring-like weather conditions on Wednesday gave rise to moistening of the snowpack. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.
Tendency
As a consequence of mild temperatures and the moderate to strong northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form on Friday.