Prags Dolomites

Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.

Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.

Wind slabs represent the main danger. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on steep shady slopes and adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. Avalanches are rather small. Wind slabs are to be avoided in steep terrain. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

5 to 20 cm of snow has fallen since Monday. The wind was strong to storm force. The strong wind has transported some snow. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes. The old snowpack will be generally stable. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

The avalanche danger will persist.