Prags Dolomites

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

The wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2500 m. At elevated altitudes the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater. Additionally in very isolated cases dry avalanches can also penetrate deep layers, in particular on extremely steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow. Avalanches can reach medium size.

The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. On Tuesday the wind will be strong in some cases. In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to slight moistening of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations.

On Wednesday it will be cold. The wind will be moderate. These weather conditions will facilitate a strengthening of the snow drift accumulations.