Allgäu Alps East

Fresh wind slabs require caution. Gliding avalanches and loose snow avalanches require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution. Gliding avalanches and loose snow avalanches require caution.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from westerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form in some regions. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, as well as adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects above the tree line. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized and can be released even by a single winter sport participant. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. In isolated cases gliding avalanches are large. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. In addition as the day progresses an increasing number of loose snow avalanches are to be expected. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes.

Saturday: 20 to 30 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong in some cases. Sunday: 10 to 20 cm of snow will fall above approximately 1500 m. The wind will be moderate to strong. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The solar radiation will give rise to moistening of the snowpack especially on steep sunny slopes. The old snowpack will be moist below approximately 2400 m.

The fresh wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. More natural loose snow slides are possible.