Wind slab
- Above 2,200 m
New snow and wind slabs above approximately 2200 m.
New snow and wind slabs above approximately 2200 m.
In all regions above approximately 2000 m there are 50 to 70 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. The wind slabs are to be found in particular on north, east and south facing slopes and generally in the high Alpine regions. They can in some places be released, even by a single winter sport participant. Several small and medium-sized moist and wet avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes.
The new snow of the weekend is lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Up to 60 cm of snow, and up to 70 cm in some localities, fell in the last two days above approximately 2000 m. Also in all regions above approximately 2500 m snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Bulletin data: Arpa Piemonte (via EAWS / avalanche.report)