Eastern Carnic Prealps

Over a wide area new snow. Considerable avalanche danger will prevail.

Over a wide area new snow. Considerable avalanche danger will prevail.

In some localities 30 to 50 cm of snow will fall in the next few hours. The avalanche-prone wind slabs are bonding poorly with the old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche danger should be investigated very thoroughly in the relevant locality.

As a consequence of snowfall and the wind, a precarious avalanche situation developed. New snow and wind slabs are lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. Numerous weak layers exist in the old snowpack. They are to be found in particular on shady slopes. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.

The weather report and anticipated change in the avalanche danger are uncertain. We recommend that you consult the most recent avalanche bulletin.