Lechtal Alps East

Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.

Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.

On steep grassy slopes and below approximately 2600 m individual gliding avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. This applies especially in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. The small wind slabs of the last two days can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases. Avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. The wind slabs are to be avoided especially in terrain where there is a danger of falling. As a consequence of solar radiation more mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.

Up to 5 cm of snow will fall until late morning. The wind will be light to moderate. The mostly small wind slabs of the last two days are in individual cases still prone to triggering. They are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to east facing aspects. Older wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack. They are unlikely to be released now. No distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to slight moistening of the snowpack on sunny slopes.

The backcountry touring conditions are quite favourable. Gliding snow represents the main danger.