Wind slab
- Above 1,800 m
- Größe
- 3
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Stability: fair · Frequency: few
New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.
Gradual increase in danger of dry and wet avalanches as a consequence of the new snow. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep sunny slopes above approximately 1800 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Wind-loaded slopes where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are unfavourable. Avalanches can occur easily or triggered naturally.
The new snow is lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes above approximately 2000 m. In the course of the day sometimes deep wind slabs formed especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Also shady slopes where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are dangerous.
Bulletin data: ARPA Lombardia (via EAWS / avalanche.report)