Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from westerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. The fresh wind slabs are mostly rather small but can in some cases be released easily. Avalanche prone locations are to be found on near-ridge shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls. The wind slabs are to be bypassed especially in terrain where there is a danger of falling.

The wind will be moderate to strong. The more recent wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers on shady slopes. The old snowpack will be stable over a wide area. In some cases the amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. Below the tree line from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

A generally favourable avalanche situation will prevail.