Dolomites of Fiemme North

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west to north to east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. At elevated altitudes the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater. As a consequence of new snow and wind the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases. On extremely steep slopes loose snow avalanches are possible.

Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Thursday. In some places wind slabs are lying on soft layers, in particular on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. As a consequence of a gathering strong wind from variable directions, further wind slabs will form.

The wind will be strong. Wind slabs remain prone to triggering in particular on shady slopes.