Vicentine Prealps

In some places avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow, in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1900 m, as well as on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation only isolated gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible, but they will be mostly small.

In some places avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow, in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1900 m, as well as on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation only isolated gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible, but they will be mostly small.

Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, even by small loads in isolated cases. Avalanches can in isolated cases penetrate deep layers and reach large size. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. The fresh and older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects at elevated altitudes. Caution and restraint are required.

Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1900 m. Released avalanches and field observations confirm the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack. As a consequence of mild temperatures a crust formed on the surface during the last few days. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m.