Southern limit of Aran

Old wind slabs represent the main danger.

Old wind slabs represent the main danger.

The sometimes avalanche-prone wind slabs of Friday can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on wind-protected shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. In isolated cases the avalanches in these loacations are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are therefore difficult to recognise. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

The wind slabs are lying on weak layers on wind-protected shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. At intermediate altitudes there are 30 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Monday: Slight increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind.