Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

Wind slabs represent the main danger. Gliding avalanches are possible.

Wind slabs represent the main danger. Gliding avalanches are possible.

Especially above the tree line sometimes easily released wind slabs formed, but in isolated cases also on wind-loaded slopes below the tree line. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized and can be released easily even by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on wind-loaded slopes and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. As a consequence of warming more frequent gliding avalanches and snow slides are to be expected. As a consequence of solar radiation, the natural activity of small and medium loose snow avalanches will increase, in particular on rocky slopes.

The wind slabs of the last few days have settled a little in all aspects. They are lying on soft layers on steep shady slopes, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Wind slabs require caution. As a consequence of mild temperatures the snow drift accumulations will stabilise during the next few days. The danger of loose snow avalanches will decrease.