Western Nonsberg Alps

Wind slabs represent the main danger.

Wind slabs represent the main danger.

The wind slabs can be released in isolated cases in particular on very steep shady slopes. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. 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.

Wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack especially on steep shady slopes. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. In addition, from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying. Especially sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise to rapid moistening of the snowpack.

Tuesday: The avalanche danger will persist. Until Friday the weather will be very mild.