Thursday 18.02.2021
Published17 02 2021, 17:00
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow

2000m

Persistent weak layer

2000m

 

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released very easily in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. In particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" can be released in the weakly bonded old snow and reach medium size. This applies in particular in the southern half of Aran.
The current avalanche situation calls for experience and a certain restraint.
Snowpack
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Intermediate and high altitudes and shady slopes: Fresh and older wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly with each other and the old snowpack. In particular in the south snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Sunny slopes: The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften during the day.
At low altitude from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will persist.