Pollein and Saint-Marcel

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

10 to 20 cm of snow has fallen since yesterday above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind from westerly directions, soft wind slabs formed above approximately 2400 m. The fresh wind slabs can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on very steep north, east and south facing slopes. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. At high altitude small and medium-sized dry avalanches are possible as a consequence of the moderate northwesterly wind.

20 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Monday above approximately 2500 m. The rain gave rise to rapid and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area below approximately 2400 m. And a rapid settlement of the snowpack below about 2200 m As a consequence of falling temperatures a crust formed on the surface. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable.

The danger will decrease gradually.