Tuxer Alps West

Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.

Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.

As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Individual dry loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Mostly the avalanches are small. On steep grassy slopes individual small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in very isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases.

5 to 15 cm of snow has fallen since Wednesday. 5 to 15 cm of snow will fall on Friday. This applies at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The wind will transport the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.