Lechtal Alps East

As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form.

As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form.

As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northwesterly directions, clearly visible wind slabs will form on Sunday in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas as well as at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs are mostly only small but can be released easily. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. On steep grassy slopes individual small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies in particular in the west on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m.

The wind will be moderate to strong in the vicinity of peaks. Fresh wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers on near-ridge north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. These are unlikely to be released now. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.