Lechtal Alps East

Wind slabs represent the main danger. Gliding avalanches and loose snow slides are possible.

Wind slabs represent the main danger. Gliding avalanches and loose snow slides are possible.

The fresh wind slabs can be released easily in some cases above approximately 2200 m. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the danger is higher. Avalanches can reach medium size. Gliding avalanches are possible, even large ones in isolated cases, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. Afternoon: On extremely steep slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized wet loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of the rain.

15 to 25 cm of snow has fallen since Monday, in particular in the Lechtal Alps and in the Allgäu Alps. Wednesday: Some snow will fall. Up to high altitudes rain will fall. The storm force wind will transport the fresh and old snow significantly. The fresh wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable. In particular above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The weather conditions will give rise to significant moistening of the snowpack especially at low and intermediate altitudes.

Thursday: 10 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. As a consequence of the strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form.