Lechtal Alps Central

Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence.

Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence.

Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and southeast facing slopes above approximately 2000 m and on very steep south facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. These places are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as on wind-loaded slopes. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases. Experience and restraint are advisable.

Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and southeast facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. The old snowpack is faceted.

Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size.