As a consequence of a sometimes storm force wind from westerly directions, wind slabs formed in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs remain prone to triggering. At high altitude and in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation these avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and above the tree line. Individual snow slides are possible. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes.
Avalanches can additionally be released in the weakly bonded old snow. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach large size in isolated cases.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. In particular from the Adamello- Presanella to the Brenta Range up to 50 cm of snow has fallen. The sometimes storm force wind has transported the new snow. The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Steep sunny slopes: The fresh wind slabs are lying on a crust.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Gliding snow
2400m
The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger.
As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular on near-ridge slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise. As a consequence of the sometimes strong westerly wind the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent.
Up to 2400 m rain will fall from late morning. For this reason the likelihood of gliding and wet avalanches will increase during the day. Small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow, and up to 20 cm in some localities, has fallen since yesterday. As a consequence of the occasionally storm force westerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form in the course of the day.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Steep sunny slopes: The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on a crust.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger.
As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects. Caution is to be exercised in particular on near-ridge slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise. As a consequence of the sometimes strong westerly wind the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent.
Avalanches can additionally in very isolated cases be released in the weakly bonded old snow. These avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. As a consequence of the occasionally strong westerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form in the course of the day.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Steep sunny slopes: The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on a crust.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant, in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.
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 particular from the Folgaria- Laverone to the Dolomites up to 30 cm of snow has fallen. The sometimes storm force wind has transported the new snow. The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Steep sunny slopes: The fresh wind slabs are lying on a crust.
The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations over a wide area.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger.
As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on near-ridge slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise. As a consequence of the sometimes strong westerly wind the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent as the day progresses.
An increasing number of mostly small gliding avalanches are possible as a consequence of the new snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
5 to 15 cm of snow has fallen. As a consequence of the occasionally strong westerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form in the course of the day.
Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers.
Steep sunny slopes: The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on a crust.
