Western Nonsberg Alps

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Old wind slabs require caution, in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. The wind slabs are in many cases shallow but in some cases prone to triggering. These are clearly recognisable. Avalanches can in very isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.

The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations above approximately 1800 m. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

The avalanche danger will persist.