Deferegger Alps East

Wind slabs require caution.

Wind slabs require caution.

The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. At elevated altitudes these avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. In regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is slightly greater. Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided especially in steep terrain. Mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible especially on very steep shady slopes, this applies even in case of a small load. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

On Monday the wind will be strong in some cases. The wind will transport the snow. The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above the tree line, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. The old snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Steep shady slopes: In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack, especially above approximately 2400 m. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.

Fresh wind slabs require caution. In the north and in the northeast the avalanche danger is a little higher.