Deferegger Alps East

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

The sometimes strong wind will transport the new snow. In particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation as well as at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions extensive wind slabs will form. These can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, especially on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. In addition individual gliding avalanches and snow slides are possible, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation on very steep grassy slopes.

The wind will be moderate to strong. The more recent wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area. In some cases the amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.