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The strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. The wind slabs represent the main danger.

The strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. The wind slabs represent the main danger.

The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. In addition the wind slabs at the base of rock walls are prone to triggering in many places. In some places the avalanches can be released easily. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant. Meticulous route selection is appropriate. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.

Over a wide area snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. As a consequence of the wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.

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