Dolomites of Fiemme North

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant. Mostly the avalanches are only small. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in steep terrain and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can additionally be released in the old snowpack in isolated cases. These avalanche prone locations are rare but are difficult to recognise. Meticulous route selection is recommended.

In some regions up to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Sunday. In the south less snow fell. The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in some places. As a consequence of a moderate wind, mostly small wind slabs will form on Thursday. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on steep, little used shady slopes.

On Friday it will be sunny at times. The wind will be light to moderate. The avalanche danger will persist.