Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

Wind slabs are to be avoided.

Wind slabs are to be avoided.

The somewhat older wind slabs can still be released in some cases above approximately 2400 m. Mostly avalanches are rather small. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m and 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. As a consequence of solar radiation wet loose snow avalanches are possible as the day progresses.

As a consequence of mild temperatures the snowpack settled during the last few days. The somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers on steep shady slopes, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. In its middle, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, in particular on shady slopes. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Gradual increase in avalanche danger. As a consequence of new snow and a strengthening wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form in the course of the day.