Wind slab
- Above 2,400 m
- Size
- 2
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering above approximately 2400 m. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized.
Some snow will fall. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack is largely stable. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on a crust below approximately 2600 m. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the icy crust. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
The weather conditions will cause a gradual settling of the snow drift accumulations.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service South Tyrol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)