The more recent wind slabs can be released in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.
On extremely steep sunny slopes loose snow avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses, in the event of solar radiation especially.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface. 10 to 20 cm of snow fell on Sunday. Less snow than usual is lying. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
As a consequence of a moderate to strong southwesterly wind, mostly small wind slabs will form adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Danger level
Low avalanche danger will prevail.
The old wind slabs are small and unlikely to be released now. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes, in particular in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Snowpack
Only a little snow is now lying. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface.
Tendency
Low avalanche danger will prevail. The avalanche prone locations are rare.
Danger level
Wind slabs require caution.
The somewhat older wind slabs can be released in isolated cases in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.7: snow-poor zones in snow-rich surrounding
Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Shady slopes: The no longer entirely fresh wind slabs are in individual cases still prone to triggering. The snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially in places that are protected from the wind. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist deeper in the old snowpack. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface. On sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
