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Avalanche warning service Osttirol

Avalanche Bulletin - 28.03.2024



Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically.

15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Wednesday. Some snow will fall on Friday in some localities.
The wind will be strong to storm force. Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects at elevated altitudes. The high temperatures as the day progresses will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack.
As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind, further wind slabs will form. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on very steep northwest, north and east facing slopes. 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.

On steep grassy slopes more 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 warming during the day more frequent moist loose snow avalanches are to be expected. This applies on extremely steep slopes in all aspects, in the event of prolonged bright spells especially.

Backcountry touring calls for experience and a certain restraint.



Tendency

From midday as a consequence of new snow and strong wind there will be only a slight increase in the avalanche danger. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Gliding snow requires caution.

Before you leave the pistes, it is absolutely mandatory to thoroughly study the information PDF containing the report on the current avalanche warnings. The avalanche warning provides extensive information on the current snow situation, current avalanche risk and detailed information on other danger zones that free riders and ski tourers must know about.

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