Dolomites of Fiemme North

Currently there are favourable conditions generally.

Currently there are favourable conditions generally.

Wind slabs can be released in isolated cases in particular on extremely steep shady slopes. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, in particular at high altitude. Mostly avalanches are small. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Individual wet loose snow slides are possible below approximately 2400 m.

In near-surface layers, there are multiple melt-freeze crusts sandwiches with faceted layers in between. These layers can still be occasionally triggered, although the thickness of the slab is usually thin. Towards its base, the snowpack is stable. At low and intermediate altitudes only a little snow is lying.

As a consequence of a moderate to strong northwesterly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form.