Avalanche forecast

Lechtal Alps East

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Avalanche danger

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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Gliding snow requires caution. Wind slabs require caution.

Avalanche problems

  • Gliding snow

    • Below 2,400 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: few

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,400 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Gliding snow requires caution. Wind slabs require caution.

A substantial danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies in particular on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible. The somewhat older wind slabs remain prone to triggering. This applies in particular on shady slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular above approximately 2400 m, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. As a consequence of snowfall and the moderate to strong northwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form.

Snowpack Structure

The high temperatures gave rise to gradual moistening of the snowpack in particular on very steep sunny slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is moist. This applies at low and intermediate altitudes. The snowpack is largely stable. As a consequence of rising temperatures the snow drift accumulations stabilised. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on near-ridge shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.

Tendency

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)

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