Deferegger Alps East

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

The fresh wind slabs can be released in isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions these avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided especially in steep terrain. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

In particular in the north up to 10 cm of snow will fall on Friday. The wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The old snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.