Border Graie Alps

In particular at high altitude more slab avalanches are possible.

In particular at high altitude more slab avalanches are possible.

The fresh snow as well as the mostly small wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant above approximately 2700 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in steep terrain at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions and at transitions into gullies and bowls. Along the border with France the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

Adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas as well as in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. In particular in shady places that are protected from the wind, high altitudes: Towards its surface, the snowpack is soft; its surface consists of loosely bonded snow. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the snowpack in particular on shady slopes.