West Sibillini Mountains

In the regions with a lot of snow and on wind-loaded slopes the likelihood of avalanches is high. Ski touring and other off-piste activities, including snowshoe hiking, call for caution and restraint.

In the regions with a lot of snow and on wind-loaded slopes the likelihood of avalanches is high. Ski touring and other off-piste activities, including snowshoe hiking, call for caution and restraint.

Large quantities of fresh snow and the wind-drifted snow of the last few days must be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects. The large quantity of fresh snow as well as the sometimes deep wind slabs can be released easily, or, in isolated cases naturally in all aspects. The avalanches are medium-sized but can be released easily in isolated cases by a single winter sport participant.

The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. It is unfavourably layered. As a consequence of heavy snowfall and the strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed during the last few days. These conditions fostered a substantial rise in the danger in particular on wind-loaded slopes.