Lechtal Alps East

Gliding snow requires caution. Afternoon: Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Gliding snow requires caution. Afternoon: Fresh wind slabs require caution.

A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies in particular on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible. The fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs that are being formed by the storm force northwesterly wind will become increasingly prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. This applies in particular on shady slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size.

From midday the wind will be storm force in the vicinity of peaks over a wide area. In some regions up to 15 cm of snow will fall. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the snow. New snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. This applies in particular on shady slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted, especially on shady slopes as well as at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Low and intermediate altitudes: Towards its base, the snowpack is moist.

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