Singular avalanche prone locations in the old snow
Avalanche danger is low. Starting at about 2500 m, snowdrift accumulations can in isolated cases be triggered from the weight of one winter sports enthusiast, esp. on extended east-facing slopes. The risk of falling and sustaining injuries outweighs that of being buried in snow masses. As of about 2600m on purely shady slopes (NW to NE) there is a small problem with a persistent weak layer, where in a few places in steep terrain a small slab could be released by minimum additional loading. In general, there is still very little snow on the ground, thus the main danger stems from injuries in the terrain (falls, protruding stones, rocks, crevices, branches) rather than from snow and avalanches.
Snowpack
There is still very little snow on the ground, backcountry skiing tours are hardly possible. As of about 2600m on shady slopes, the snow from September has persisted and is very compact. Between the September snow and the November snow, some faceted crystals were found which could serve as a weak layer. On the surface at high and high alpine altitudes there is a bit of fresh fallen snow from this week, and snowdrifts. From place to place, the drifts were deposited on top of loosely-packed fresh snow.
Tendency
On Tuesday, danger levels are expected to rise slightly.
Danger level
2600m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2600m
Isolated avalanches are possible in gullies and bowls.
In gullies and bowls above approximately 2600m, isolated avalanches can be triggered particularly by large additional loading, these releases will mostly be small-sized and occur especially in shady, wind-protected zones along the Salzburg border. Apart from the risk of being buried in snow masses, the danger of being swept along and taking a fall should be taken into consideration.
Snowpack
Gullies and bowls in shady, wind-protected places: older snowdrift accumulations cover the weak old snowpack above 2600m. Due to low temperatures and low air moisture the snowpack has become expansively metamorphosed over the last few days and thereby, lost its firmness. The upper part of the snowpack is soft; the mid-level layeers are faceted; the lower layers are hardened. There is little snow on the ground.
Tendency
Little change in avalanche danger levels is expected.
