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The danger from isolated deep slabs remains, as the chance of triggering windslabs decreases. A new weather system will move into the area by Saturday evening, bringing more snow and different avalanche problems - make sure you always check the latest forecast before starting your tour :) Support our project by joining the organisation, making a donation or booking an avalanche course.
A skier triggered a couple of 'persistent slab' avalanches on the W face of Sadzele, at around 3000m - luckily they did not spread across the whole slope.
Size 2 natural storm slab, Bidara, E, 2900m
Size 1 + 2 natural slabs (possibly wind slabs) seen on Bidara NE, 2700m,
Size 1 - 1.5 wet loose avalanches on steep W faces near Zemo Mleta
Two size 2 wind slab avalanches (one a large 2 - possibly 3) at S face of Constitution (Dragon) peak (peak to the NE of Kudebi). SW aspect, 3100 metres.
Recent storms have brought over 200 cm of snowfall since January 1st that has settled to 100-150 cm depending on the elevation. W and N winds pushed the most recent snowfall onto sheltered slopes. Early season snow has formed a sugary, weak base at ground, around 15 - 30cm thick. This layer is unpredictable since the early snow cover was inconsistent - but it's more likely to cause problems in the high alpine zone on W, N and E slopes. Shooting cracks, whumpfing and rider-triggered avalanches have been reported, caused by this weak base layer.
Clear with a few clouds on Friday, clouy on Saturday with some late snow. Light to moderate NW winds. Freezing level around 1000m, lowering at night. Wrap up warm!
Cold temperatures - especially at upper elevations. Low visibility on Saturday. Rocks are still lurking under the new snow layers - ride with caution!