Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

As a consequence of new snow and a storm force northwesterly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in the last few days especially in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh and older wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence above the tree line. These can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in all aspects above the tree line. Avalanches are medium-sized. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line.

The new snow and wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering above the tree line. This also applies in areas close to the tree line. The new snow and wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers on wind-protected shady slopes at elevated altitudes.

Over a wide area 15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Friday. As a consequence of new snow and strong wind there will be an increase in the avalanche danger.