Deferegger Alps East

Wind slabs require caution.

Wind slabs require caution.

The wind slabs can be released in isolated cases. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In high Alpine regions these avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects. Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided especially in steep terrain. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, especially in places that are protected from the wind. The old snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, in particular on shady slopes.

As a consequence of mild temperatures the snow drift accumulations will stabilise during the next few days.