Ampezzo Dolomites

New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

New snow and wind slabs represent the main danger.

Above approximately 1000 m snow will fall on Wednesday in particular in the Dolomites. In some regions 20 to 30 cm of snow will fall above approximately 2000 m. The new snow will be deposited on a crust in particular on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects above approximately 2200 m. The large surface-area wind slabs of the last few days have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. They must be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects above approximately 2200 m. The wind slabs can be released by large loads in particular. At the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater.

Over a wide area 20 to 30 cm of snow will fall on Wednesday above approximately 2000 m. As the snowfall becomes more intense the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent in the afternoon.

On Thursday the wind will be moderate to strong in some localities over a wide area. In the regions where the wind is stronger danger level 3 (considerable) may be reached.