Caution to old snowdrift in high altitudes! Moderate avalanche danger but caution when choosing a route within the avalanche zones!
Moderate avalanche danger above 1.900 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. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered with small additional loads. On sunny slopes spontaneous small-sized gliding snow avalanches are possible.
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. In shady high slopes there are faceted snow layers in the old snow which can form weak layers. In the past clear nights surface hoar has formed which stays only in shady areas. In sunny sides the surface turns wet or firn-like. On smooth surfaces the snow cover starts gliding on sunny slopes.
Tendency
Decreasing avalanche danger in the next few days due to weather stability.
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
Moderate Avalanche danger in high altitudes!
Moderate avalanche danger above 1.900 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. In the past clear nights surface hoar has formed which stays only in shady areas. In sunny sides the surface turns wet or firn-like.
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, only little snow.
Low Avalanche danger. A few danger spots due snow drift deposits in gullies and bowls. There small slab avalanches can be triggered by small additional loads. Affected areas especially high shady slopes.
Snowpack
In the southern and eastern Styrian mountains 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. In the past clear nights surface hoar has formed which stays only in shady areas. In sunny sides the surface turns wet or firn-like.
