Ampezzo Dolomites

The new snow and wind slabs of Friday represent the main danger.

The new snow and wind slabs of Friday represent the main danger.

Over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow fell on Friday above approximately 1900 m. The violent wind has transported a lot of snow. In particular adjacent to ridgelines the wind slabs have increased in size appreciably. The wind slabs are mostly extensive and to be assessed with care and prudence. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant.

In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly with each other and the old snowpack. They can be released easily.