Lechtal Alps East

Wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of the sometimes strong wind there will be an increase in the avalanche danger within the current danger level.

Wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of the sometimes strong wind there will be an increase in the avalanche danger within the current danger level.

In gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain easily released wind slabs will form. Avalanche prone locations are to be found above the tree line, especially on north and east facing slopes. This also applies to widely open areas with patchy forest stands below the tree line. These avalanche prone locations are quite prevalent but are easy to recognise. Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Individual gliding avalanches are possible, even large ones in isolated cases, in particular on steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m, in particular in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.

The new snow of Friday has hardly bonded at all. The sometimes strong wind will transport the snow. In the course of the day avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular on north and east facing slopes. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable. Evening and night: Some snow will fall in particular in the west.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs will form on Tuesday.