An exceptionally large slab avalanche released on 20.04. at around 14:30 in the Gschwez, at an equally unusual spot!

The slab is over 200m wide! The situation is remarkable in that the much steeper slopes above it (in places over 40°) have not yet released. One explanation could be that the snowpack up there is much thicker than in the release zone of the large slab, and has therefore STILL withstood the large additional load of the approx. 50cm of fresh snow, which became heavier and heavier over the course of the day due to rising temperatures and enormous humidity!