North and center of Aran

A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Fresh and older wind slabs represent the main danger.

A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail. Fresh and older wind slabs represent the main danger.

The more recent wind slabs are to be found adjacent to ridgelines on east and northeast facing slopes and at high altitudes. The avalanches in these loacations are small but can be released easily also by a single winter sport participant. The older wind slabs can be released in some cases on northwest, north and east facing slopes. They are lying on weak layers on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The avalanches in these regions are only small. In addition in places that are protected from the wind, individual small dry loose snow avalanches are possible. The conditions are mostly favourable for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities outside marked and open pistes.

5 to 10 cm of snow fell on Thursday above approximately 1500 m. The northwesterly wind has transported only a little snow. This snow is lying on a crust on sunny slopes. Wind-protected shady slopes: The upper section of the snowpack consists of faceted crystals; its surface consists of loosely bonded snow.

The danger of slab avalanches will decrease gradually.