Tuxer Alps West

Gliding avalanches are the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Gliding avalanches are the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

A moderate (level 2) danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. As a consequence of snowfall and the strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed. The avalanche danger will persist. Fresh wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 1000 m. As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in the course of the day adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. As a consequence of rising temperatures and rain a crust formed on the surface. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2600 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes. Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is wet all the way through and its surface has a crust that is strong in many cases.

A certain danger of gliding avalanches exists. Fresh wind slabs require caution.