Wind slab
- Above treeline
- Size
- 2
Stability: fair · Frequency: some
The strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. The wind slabs represent the main danger.
Stability: fair · Frequency: some
The strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. The wind slabs represent the main danger.
The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. In addition the wind slabs at the base of rock walls are prone to triggering in many places. In some places the avalanches can be released easily. Avalanches can be released, in particular by large loads. Meticulous route selection is appropriate. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Over a wide area snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.
The weather will be sunny.
Bulletin data: Protezione Civile Friuli-Venezia Giulia (via EAWS / avalanche.report)