Vicentine Prealps

The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes remain to some extent precarious. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches as before, in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1900 m, and on very steep south facing slopes in high Alpine regions. Avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach medium size in isolated cases especially in the regions with a lot of snow. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases. In addition a certain danger of gliding avalanches and snow slides exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 1600 m.

Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs are lying on weak layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Towards its surface, the snowpack is hard and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is not capable of bearing a load. This applies in particular in the south on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m.