Tuxer Alps West

Wind slabs require caution. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.

Wind slabs require caution. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.

The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are mostly small but in some cases prone to triggering. They will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. Avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep shady slopes above the tree line. At elevated altitudes such avalanche prone locations are a little more prevalent. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls. On steep grassy slopes and below approximately 2600 m individual gliding avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. This applies especially in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.

As a consequence of a strong southerly wind, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days. 5 to 15 cm of snow, but less in some localities, will fall on Sunday. The wind will be moderate. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers on shady slopes. No distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. Intermediate altitudes: The snowpack will be moist. At low altitude only a little snow is now lying.

The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Individual loose snow avalanches are to be expected.