Carnic Alps Lesachtal

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, this applies in case of a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In many cases avalanches are medium-sized. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. This applies in particular at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.

Over a wide area 10 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1500 m. As a consequence of a gusty wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed. The wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be in some cases prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Little snow will fall on Monday.

Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant.