Western Nonsberg Alps

Wind slabs require caution.

Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. As a consequence of the strong northwesterly wind, the snow drift accumulations will increase in size. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly with the old snowpack.

On Saturday the wind will be strong at times in some regions. In the late morning further wind slabs will form in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.

Wind slabs require caution.

The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are to be assessed with care and prudence. On Friday the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. Mostly avalanches are small but can be released easily even by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.