Ampezzo Dolomites

Wind slabs and wet snow represent the main danger. As the day progresses as the moisture increases there will be an increase in the danger of moist and wet avalanches.

Wind slabs and wet snow represent the main danger. As the day progresses as the moisture increases there will be an increase in the danger of moist and wet avalanches.

As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northwesterly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed by Thursday especially adjacent to ridgelines. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines in northwest to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200 m and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. The sometimes avalanche-prone wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in all aspects. In particular in extremely steep terrain and at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain small and medium-sized natural moist avalanches are possible. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Backcountry tours and off-piste skiing should be concluded timely.

The wind slabs of the last few days are to be evaluated with care and prudence above the tree line. In some places wind slabs are lying on the smooth surface of an old snowpack. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Moist avalanches can occur easily or triggered naturally. In addition the danger of moist avalanches will increase as the day progresses. On shady slopes a sometimes treacherous avalanche situation will prevail. Moist avalanches can occur easily or triggered naturally. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften during the day.