Ampezzo Dolomites

New snow and wind slabs require caution.

New snow and wind slabs require caution.

As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind from southwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. They can be released even by a single winter sport participant. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2000 m, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. As a consequence of the heavy snowfall individual natural loose snow slides are possible as the day progresses, even medium-sized ones.

25 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Saturday above approximately 2000 m. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the new snow significantly. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in all aspects in all altitude zones. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.