Wind slab
- Above 1,800 m
- Dimensione
- 2
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate wind from variable directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 1800 m. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. 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.
5 to 20 cm of snow has fallen since Friday. The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. A little snow is lying in all altitude zones.
Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Carinthia, lawinen.report (CC BY 4.0)