Avalanches are more likely to occur when the temperature is low and there is a large amount of snowfall in a short period of time;

On steep slopes, especially in snow caves and puddles (where snow has been blown in the wind and accumulated);

When the temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius and accompanied blowing snow or strong winds. Slopes where avalanches have occurred in the past;

When the temperature rises due to early spring, after rainfall, or due to the föhn phenomenon;

When there are cracks on the slope caused heavy snow accumulation.

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