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The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

The fresh and older wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant above the tree line. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Isolated natural avalanches are possible as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. Avalanches can in very isolated cases be triggered in the old snowpack. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep east, north and west facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. An appreciable danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m, as well as on steep shady slopes below approximately 2400 m. These can reach dangerously large size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.

Over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 1200 m. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes. This applies above approximately 2600 m. In some places new snow is lying on surface hoar.

Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint. The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual settling of the snowpack.