Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
More recent wind slabs can be released even by a single winter sport participant. In isolated cases the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2000 m, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more natural loose snow slides are possible as the day progresses. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes in all aspects especially above the tree line.
Snowpack
The fresh wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in all aspects and at elevated altitudes. The new snow can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Old wind slabs require caution.
Wind slabs can be released even by a single winter sport participant. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2000 m, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places by people in particular on very steep shady slopes. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes in all aspects especially above the tree line.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in all aspects and at elevated altitudes. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. As a consequence of solar radiation individual loose snow avalanches are to be expected.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Old wind slabs require caution.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released even by a single winter sport participant. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2000 m, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Individual natural loose snow slides are possible, even medium-sized ones. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places in particular on very steep shady slopes.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in all aspects and at elevated altitudes. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.
Tendency
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. As a consequence of solar radiation individual loose snow avalanches are to be expected.
