Border Pennine Alps

Considerable avalanche danger will prevail. The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

Considerable avalanche danger will prevail. The new snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind, large wind slabs formed. Wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant. This applies in particular on steep slopes, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain also at intermediate altitudes. Avalanches can be released in deeper layers in particular on steep shady slopes. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and natural avalanches are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack. Careful route selection and spacing between individuals are recommended.

Over a wide area over a wide area 20 to 30 cm of snow will fall. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, further wind slabs will form. The new snow and wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. Intermediate and high altitudes: Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular on very steep shady slopes.