Dolomites of Fiemme North

Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep slopes at elevated altitudes.

Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep slopes at elevated altitudes.

As a consequence of a sometimes storm force wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular above the tree line. The no longer entirely fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above the tree line. Caution is to be exercised adjacent to ridgelines, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are easy to recognise. Wind slabs are to be avoided especially in terrain where there is a danger of falling.

The snowpack will be generally well bonded. Hardly any weak layers exist in the old snowpack. The fresh and older wind slabs have settled a little. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

Low avalanche danger will prevail.