The fresh and older wind slabs can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2400 m. In high Alpine regions the avalanche prone locations are present 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 the regions exposed to heavier precipitation in particular at elevated altitudes and.
As a consequence of the new snow more frequent small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized loose snow avalanches are to be expected, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.
Individual 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
In particular in the south 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. In some regions up to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be moderate. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers at elevated altitudes. They are prone to triggering in particular on west to north to east facing aspects.
Tendency
The weather conditions will foster a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
Danger level
2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2400m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2200 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more widespread. Avalanches can in some cases reach medium size, in particular at elevated altitudes.
Individual mostly small loose snow avalanches are to be expected, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Only isolated 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
Over a wide area up to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. In some regions up to 10 cm of snow will fall. In particular in the Sarntal Alps and in the Dolomites up to 15 cm of snow will fall. In many cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on a hard crust, in particular on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2600 m. Wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes.
Tendency
The weather conditions will facilitate a rapid stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.
