Wind slab
- Above treeline
- Größe
- 1
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can in isolated cases be released, but they will be small in most cases. This applies especially on very steep shady slopes, as well as adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above the tree line. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.
The rather small wind slabs of the last few days are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations.
From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. Moderate avalanche danger will prevail.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service South Tyrol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)