Prags Dolomites

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants especially in little used terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In addition the fresh wind slabs of the last few days in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain are prone to triggering in some cases still. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found on north, east and southeast facing slopes above the tree line. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in areas close to the tree line. Restraint is advisable.

In some regions 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Sunday. The wind was strong at times. The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line.

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Thursday: 10 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force at times. The new snow and wind slabs are bonding poorly with the old snowpack in many places in all aspects. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche danger will increase.