Carnic Alps Lesachtal

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. As a consequence of new snow and wind from southerly directions, small wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. This applies especially on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released by people. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual moist loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on very steep slopes.

In the south in some regions up to 25 cm of snow has fallen. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Above approximately 2000 m: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. This applies on shady slopes. Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist. The weather conditions will give rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.