Wind slab
- Above treeline
The wind slabs can be released in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes.
The wind slabs can be released in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes.
The wind slabs represent the main danger. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Snow sport participants can release avalanches in some places, including medium-sized ones. As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of moist avalanches being released will increase in particular on extremely steep sunny slopes.
Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on shady slopes above approximately 1700 m. The more recent wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. The wind slabs are to recognise and can be released in isolated cases especially at their margins.
Bulletin data: ARPAV Centro Valanghe di Arabba (via EAWS / avalanche.report)