Lasörling Group

Wind slabs are mostly small but in some cases prone to triggering.

Wind slabs are mostly small but in some cases prone to triggering.

More recent wind slabs can still be released in some cases in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2400 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas and in gullies and bowls. At elevated altitudes the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater. The wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Mostly avalanches are only small. Even a small avalanche can sweep winter sport participants along and give rise to falls.

The fresh wind slabs are in some cases still prone to triggering at elevated altitudes. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations above the tree line. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to significant moistening of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes, this also applies on steep sunny slopes.

As a consequence of mild temperatures the snow drift accumulations stabilised on Wednesday. These conditions will bring about a decrease in the danger of dry avalanches.