Border Graie Alps

Wind slabs represent the main danger.

Wind slabs represent the main danger.

As a consequence of a strong northwesterly wind, wind slabs formed in the last two days. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. The danger of slab avalanches in particular above approximately 2500 m is within the upper range of danger level 2 (moderate). Wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant. Backcountry touring and snowshoe hiking call for careful route selection.

The northwesterly wind has transported the new snow significantly. In some cases the wind slabs have bonded still only poorly with the old snowpack. In particular at elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. At low altitude only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Temporary increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of the new snow.