Middle Lys Valley

Wind slabs above approximately 2300 m.

Wind slabs above approximately 2300 m.

As a consequence of a strong wind from northwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs formed. The clearly visible wind slabs of yesterday can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on north to east to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2300 m. In some places avalanches can also penetrate deep layers. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines above the tree line, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface. Caution and restraint are advisable.

Towards its surface, the snowpack is hard and its surface has a melt-freeze crust, especially below approximately 2300 m. Since Christmas Day on very steep north, east and southeast facing slopes medium-sized avalanches were reported. In particular east, north and west facing slopes: Weak layers exist in the snowpack at intermediate and high altitudes. Below approximately 2000 m only a little snow is lying.

The danger will persist.