Danger level
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Fresh wind slabs require caution. Individual gliding avalanches can also occur.
The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2200 m. In high Alpine regions these avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases, in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.
As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the prevalence and size of these avalanche prone locations will increase from midday.
Individual medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow
Up to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Monday. During the day: In some localities 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong in some cases.
As a consequence of new snow and wind, wind slabs will form. They are lying on soft layers in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects.
The old snowpack is moist and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a strong melt-freeze crust. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
Slight increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. The fresh wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. Individual gliding avalanches are possible.
