Deferegger Alps East

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

As a consequence of new snow and a storm force wind, mostly small wind slabs will form. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily in some places in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. They are to be avoided in particular in steep terrain. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Until the early morning only isolated moist snow slides are possible, in the regions exposed to rain especially. As the temperature drops there will be a rapid decrease in the danger of wet avalanches.

In some regions 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 2000 m. Rain to the tree line. Here the snowpack is moist. Down to 1000 m snow will fall from late morning. As a consequence of sharply falling temperatures, snowfall and the strong to storm force wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. The wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. All aspects below approximately 2000 m: As a consequence of falling temperatures the snowpack will consolidate.

Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. The weather conditions will foster a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations.