Wind slab
- Above 2,200 m
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind, further wind slabs will form. These are mostly small but in some cases prone to triggering. Avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Some snow has fallen over a wide area. As a consequence of a strong wind from southwesterly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.
Fresh wind slabs require caution. The avalanche danger will persist.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)