Kitzbühel Alps Wildschönau

The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of the snowfall.

The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger. Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of the snowfall.

The fresh snow and the wind slabs that are being formed by the wind can be released easily, even by a single winter sport participant,. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep slopes of all aspects above approximately 2200 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. At elevated altitudes the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. As a consequence of new snow and wind the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. Avalanches can reach medium size. On extremely steep slopes loose snow avalanches are to be expected. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies in particular. Experience and restraint are advisable.

Over a wide area 10 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Thursday. As a consequence of a moderate wind from variable directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. The various wind slabs have bonded poorly together. In some cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on the soft surface of an old snowpack, especially on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The snowpack will become increasingly prone to triggering.

Friday: As a consequence of new snow and wind, further wind slabs will form. The avalanche danger will persist.