Northern Lagorai

New snow and wind slabs require caution.

New snow and wind slabs require caution.

As a consequence of new snow and 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 snowfall individual natural loose snow slides are possible as the day progresses, even medium-sized ones. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. This applies in particular on steep grassy slopes in all aspects especially above the tree line.

In some regions up to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Friday. 5 to 15 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. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.

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. As the precipitation eases individual loose snow avalanches are to be expected.