Lasörling Group

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m, especially in shady places that are protected from the wind. Avalanches can reach medium size. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. Meticulous route selection is recommended. In addition the mostly small wind slabs are prone to triggering in some locations. They are sometimes covered with new snow and are therefore difficult to recognise. Caution is to be exercised adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas on very steep north and east facing slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes in high Alpine regions. Released avalanches and field observations confirm the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate wind, mostly small wind slabs formed especially adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. These are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Monday: Significant warming. Increase in danger of moist and wet snow slides. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.