Lasörling Group

Fresh wind slabs require caution. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.

Fresh wind slabs require caution. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists.

The sometimes avalanche-prone wind slabs of the last few days will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. They can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes, especially in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. At elevated altitudes and in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation such avalanche prone locations are more widespread. Avalanches can also reach medium size. Individual gliding avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones, especially in the regions with a lot of snow. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. As a consequence of the new snow individual loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.

In the north 10 to 30 cm of snow has fallen since Friday. In the south 5 to 20 cm of snow has fallen. Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow will fall on Sunday above approximately 1400 m. The sometimes strong wind has transported the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on shady slopes above the tree line. Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack will be quite moist.

Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. Individual loose snow avalanches are to be expected.