Monregalese Valleys

The wind slabs can still be released in some cases.

The wind slabs can still be released in some cases.

The hard wind slabs can be released in particular on very steep northwest, east and southeast facing slopes and generally at intermediate and high altitudes, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack at elevated altitudes. Mostly the avalanches in these loacations are medium-sized and can mostly be released by large loads. As a consequence of the westerly wind the wind slabs will increase in size moderately from early morning. Near the border with France the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. Isolated gliding avalanches are possible in particular below approximately 1800 m.

As a consequence of the occasionally strong northwesterly wind, snow drift accumulations formed at the weekend. As a consequence of the westerly wind the wind slabs will increase in size moderately from early morning. The various wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Especially at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Towards its surface, the snowpack is not homogeneous, and its surface has a crust that is strong in many cases. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.