Karawanks West

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Wind slabs require caution.

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Wind slabs require caution.

Avalanches can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant. They can penetrate down to the ground, especially in starting zones that have retained the snow thus far. Caution is to be exercised on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized. In addition the fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.

Over a wide area 10 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1500 m. As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day. The wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes. Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.

Avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant.