Moderate avalanche danger above 1.800 m, below that: low avalanche danger. Danger is caused by older driftsnow deposits which are located on a weak layers in the old snow in high altitudes and shady slopes. Especially the expositios northeast and east-occasionally south- close to the Alpenhauptkamm behind ridgelines and the beginnings of gullies and bowls are affected. Small to medium slab avalanches can be triggered with small additional loads.
Snowpack
South of the Alpenhauptkamm the snowcover is still thin. Exposed areas are blown-off and icy. Due to wind transfer, there is a bit more snow in gullies and bowls. The snow base doesn’t have significant weak layers. In shady high slopes there are faceted snow layers in the old snow which form weak layers. Despite the mild temperatures and sun radiation the snowcover stays dry in high altitudes due to low humidity which prevents melting.
Tendency
Decreasing avalanche danger in the next few days due to weather stability.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Caution to old snowdrift in high altitudes! Moderate avalanche danger but caution when choosing a route within the avalanche zones!
Moderate avalanche danger above 1.800 m, below that: low avalanche danger. Danger is caused by older driftsnow deposits which are located on a weak layers in the old snow in high altitudes and shady slopes. Especially the expositios northeast and east-occasionally south- close to the Alpenhauptkamm behind ridgelines and the beginnings of gullies and bowls are affected. Small to medium slab avalanches can be triggered with small additional loads.
Snowpack
In the past few days the snow was transported firstly to the eastern sector then to the southern and western sectors. Exposed areas are blown-off and icy. Due to wind transfer, there is a bit more snow in gullies and bowls. The snow base doesn’t have significant weak layers. In shady high slopes there are faceted snow layers in the old snow which form weak layers. Despite the mild temperatures and sun radiation the snowcover stays dry in high altitudes due to low humidity which prevents melting.
Tendency
Decreasing avalanche danger in the next few days due to weather stability.
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
Low avalanche danger, but some danger spots due to weak layers within the old snow below older snowdrift accumulations.
Low Avalanche danger. A few danger spots due snow drift deposits in gullies and bowls. There slab avalanches can be triggered by small additional loads. Affected areas especially high shady slopes.
Snowpack
In the southern Styrian mountains and easternmost alps the snowcover is still thin. Exposed areas are mainly blown-off and bare or icy. In gullies and bowls the snow cover is a bit thicker. The snow base doesn’t have significant weak layers. In shady high slopes in places faceted snow forms weak layers within the old snow. Despite milde temperatures and sun radiation the snowcover in high altitudes stays dry due to low humidity which prevents melting.
