Lechtal Alps East

Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.

Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from northwesterly directions, extensive wind slabs formed at elevated altitudes. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places, including medium-sized ones. Avalanche prone locations are to be found on wind-loaded slopes above approximately 2400 m and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. At elevated altitudes the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater. More gliding avalanches are possible, even large ones in isolated cases. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. On extremely steep slopes mostly small loose snow avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of solar radiation.

Friday: Evening: 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. The northwesterly wind will transport the new snow. This applies at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the top section of the snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable. Low and intermediate altitudes: The high temperatures gave rise to significant moistening of the snowpack.

Wind slabs and gliding snow require caution.