Weißkugel Group

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. This applies above approximately 2400 m.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. This applies above approximately 2400 m.

Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, caution is to be exercised in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on the Main Alpine Ridge. Places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are especially unfavourable. Avalanches can reach large size in isolated cases. Careful route selection is recommended. As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong southwesterly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes, as well as adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas above approximately 2200 m. The prevalence of such avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. These can in isolated cases reach medium size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.

Up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall, especially in the Ultental, in the Texel Mountains and in the Stubai Alps. The new snow of the last few days is lying on surface hoar in particular on wind-protected shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at elevated altitudes. Faceted weak layers exist in the centre of the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2400 m.

Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. Over a wide area 15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Sunday.