Lechtal Alps East

Small loose snow avalanches are possible.

Small loose snow avalanches are possible.

Individual dry loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Mostly the avalanches are small. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, wind slabs will form. These are small and can only be released in isolated cases, especially on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines at high altitude. On steep grassy slopes individual small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies in particular below approximately 2400 m.

5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The new snow is lying on soft layers on shady slopes at high altitude. The snowpack will be in most cases stable. The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.