Lechtal Alps East

New snow and wind slabs are to be critically assessed.

New snow and wind slabs are to be critically assessed.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from northerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed. These are covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. New snow and wind slabs can over a wide area be released by a single winter sport participant. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases. Wherever the sun appears, the likelihood of natural avalanches being released will increase. Gliding avalanches are also to be expected. This applies on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m, in the regions exposed to a lot of precipitation especially.

30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday. The fresh snow and the wind slabs formed during the snowfall are lying on soft layers in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. West, south and east facing slopes below approximately 2400 m: The new snow is lying on a crust.

Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.