Western Nonsberg Alps

Wind slabs require caution.

Wind slabs require caution.

Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant, in particular on shady slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are only small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a little snow is lying.

The avalanche danger will persist.