Southern limit of Aran

New snow and wind slabs require caution.

New snow and wind slabs require caution.

The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, in particular on shady slopes and at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Sometimes the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines above approximately 2400 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. These places are covered with new snow and are therefore difficult to recognise. As a consequence of the snowfall, the likelihood of dry avalanches being released will increase a little in all aspects above approximately 1800 m. Sometimes the avalanches in these regions are medium-sized and in many cases easily released. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for careful route selection.

20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell during the night. The southerly wind has transported the fresh and old snow. The new snow and wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack in all aspects. Above approximately 1800 m there are 60 to 100 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Sunday: Slight increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind.