Southern Lagorai

Fresh wind slabs require caution. There is a danger of moist avalanches. Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous.

Fresh wind slabs require caution. There is a danger of moist avalanches. Weak layers in the old snowpack are treacherous.

Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach medium size. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are possible as the moisture increases. This applies in particular on steep slopes above the tree line. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized.

As a consequence of a storm force wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days especially adjacent to ridgelines. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on very steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will soften during the day. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at intermediate altitudes. Below the tree line a little snow is lying.

The wind was strong over a wide area. The weather will be sunny at times. The avalanche danger will persist.