Werdenfels Alps

Wind slabs are prone to triggering in places.

Wind slabs are prone to triggering in places.

The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below it. In places, wind slab can be triggered as a small or medium slab avalanche by a small additional load. Avalanche prone locations are located adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit in steep terrain in northern and eastern aspects as well as in gullies and bowls. The number and extent of avalanche prone locations increase with altitude. In addition to the risk of burial, the risk of being swept away and falling must be taken into account.

The wind slab snow of the last few days is partly prone to triggering on surface hoar or graupel, especially on the shady slopes. Snowdrift accumulations and obstacles are often covered by a thin layer of soft new fallen snow and are therefore difficult to recognise. Below the old melt-freeze crust, faceted crystals can often be found right down to the ground, especially at higher altitudes. The snow depths are below average.

Slow decline in avalanche danger.