Vicentine Prealps

At elevated altitudes a sometimes precarious avalanche situation will prevail.

At elevated altitudes a sometimes precarious avalanche situation will prevail.

The fresh snow as well as the wind slabs formed during the snowfall can be released easily, or, in isolated cases naturally in all aspects above the tree line. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In addition some small to medium-sized loose snow avalanches are to be expected. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint.

High altitudes and the high Alpine regions: Over a wide area 25 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 1900 m. As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from variable directions, brittle wind slabs will form in all aspects.

Restraint is advisable on this first sunny day. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.