Lechtal Alps East

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. Wind slabs and wet snow require caution.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. Wind slabs and wet snow require caution.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released even by individual winter sport participants. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m, as well as on very steep east and west facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Avalanches can reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. As the day progresses the likelihood of avalanches being released will increase a little. In addition the wind slabs of the last few days are capable of being triggered in some cases still. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation small to medium-sized loose snow avalanches are to be expected.

Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. The wind slabs of the last few days are lying on soft layers especially on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack especially on sunny slopes. These conditions will bring about a gradual weakening of the snowpack as the day progresses.

Friday: Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming.