Dolomites of Fiemme North

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of the precipitation.

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of the precipitation.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind, further wind slabs will form from the middle of the day in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. These can be released easily. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above approximately 2200 m. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. On steep grassy slopes small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies especially on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m, including on steep shady slopes below approximately 2200 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. As a consequence of the rain individual moist loose snow slides are to be expected from midday. This applies in particular on extremely steep slopes in all aspects below the tree line. Backcountry touring calls for experience and restraint.

10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall from midday. This applies in particular above the tree line. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on west to north to east facing aspects at elevated altitudes. The rain will give rise to a loss of strength within the snowpack.

Up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. High altitudes: Wind slabs represent the main danger. Below approximately 2600 m: Wet and gliding snow require caution.