Deferegger Alps East

Wind slabs at elevated altitudes. Gliding avalanches are still possible.

Wind slabs at elevated altitudes. Gliding avalanches are still possible.

The fresh and older wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering on very steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. They can in isolated cases be released by small loads. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas, as well as in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate deep layers, especially on very steep shady slopes. In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, especially on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation wet loose snow avalanches are possible as the day progresses.

The wind slabs of the last few days are lying on soft layers on shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The wind slabs are clearly recognisable. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted. Snow depths vary greatly above the tree line, depending on the infuence of the wind. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes. Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is wet.

Further decrease in danger of dry avalanches. Gliding avalanches require caution.