Tuxer Alps West

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.

Avalanches can in some places be released in the weakly bonded old snow, in particular by large additional loads, in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example, especially in little used terrain. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In addition the fresh wind slabs at elevated altitudes are prone to triggering in some cases. They can be released by a single winter sport participant especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Caution is to be exercised in places that are protected from the wind in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. They are easy to recognise.

In its middle, the snowpack is faceted and weak, especially on shady slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. Along the border with Switzerland and in the Schober Mountains the snowpack is more prone to triggering. As a consequence of the occasionally strong northerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed. These are poorly bonded with the old snowpack especially on wind-protected shady slopes. They are mostly small.

The avalanche danger will persist.