Lasörling Group

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

As a consequence of a strengthening northerly wind, clearly visible wind slabs will form on Saturday in some localities. These are only small but can in some cases be released easily. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on near-ridge west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. The fresh wind slabs are to be avoided especially in terrain where there is a danger of falling.

In all altitude zones only a little snow is lying. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The snowpack is soft; its surface is loosely bonded and consists of surface hoar and faceted crystals. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular on shady slopes. As a consequence of a freshening northerly foehn wind, small wind slabs will form in the course of the day adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers especially on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m.

As a consequence of a strong northerly foehn wind, further wind slabs will form on Sunday.