Vicentine Prealps

The small wind slabs represent the main danger.

The small wind slabs represent the main danger.

The more recent wind slabs can be released in particular on steep shady slopes above the tree line, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size. 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.

The fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface. 5 to 10 cm of snow has fallen. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

In some localities up to 15 cm of snow will fall above approximately 1800 m.