Cembra Valley

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind.

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind.

As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind from southwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. They can be released even by a single winter sport participant. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2000 m, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. As a consequence of the heavy snowfall individual natural loose snow slides are possible as the day progresses, even medium-sized ones. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes in all aspects especially above the tree line.

10 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 2000 m. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the new snow significantly. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in all aspects in all altitude zones. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.

In some regions 15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Saturday. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.