North and center of Aran

Wind slabs represent the main danger.

10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday above approximately 1800 m. The southerly wind has transported the new snow significantly. In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the top section of the snowpack especially in places that are protected from the wind. Above approximately 2000 m there are 40 to 80 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. On sunny slopes as well as at low altitude from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying.

Tuesday: Further increase in danger of moist avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.

Wind slabs represent the main danger.

The wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on steep shady slopes. In isolated cases the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines above approximately 2200 m. They are sometimes covered with new snow and are therefore difficult to recognise. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation dry and moist avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small. Defensive route selection is important.