Danger level

2200m

Persistent weak layer		2200m
Gliding snow		2400m

Main problem: weak layers in old snow at high altitudes

Avalanche danger levels are moderate. Avalanches can be triggered even by minimum additional loading in some places above 2200m. Danger zones occur particularly in transitions from shallow to deep snow in all aspects. Avalanches can be medium-sized. Glide-snow avalanches can trigger at any time of day or night. Circumvent zones below glide cracks.

Snowpack

At night on sunny slopes and at low altitudes, a melt-freeze crust can form which then softens during the course of the day. The fresh snow has been transported far-reachingly. Exposed ridges and crests are windblown, gullies and bowls are filled to the brim even at the forest rims. The most recent snowfall has settled well. Above 2200m the snowpack layering is generally unfavorable with several weak layers of faceted crystals. The entire snowpack can glide over steep rock plates or grassy slopes.

Tendency

Danger level

2300m

Persistent weak layer		2300m
Gliding snow		2500m 1000m

Often favorable conditions but caution urged on shady steep high altitude slopes

Danger zones occur particularly in shady steep terrain where the snow is shallow and in transitions from shallow to deep snow. Caution: these spots are not recognizable. Glide cracks and settling noises are signals of danger. If avalanches fracture down to deeper layers of the snowpack they can grow to large size. On steep grassy slopes, and on sunny slopes in general, but increasingly frequently also on shady slopes, small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches are possible. Caution urged below glide cracks.

Snowpack

The snowpack has settled well and consolidated increasingly. On shady slopes the uppermost layers are still loose or soft, on sunny slopes a crust has often formed. On high mostly shady slopes, weak layers are evident inside the old snowpack, also at ground level, which avalanches can trigger down to.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels will continue to decrease. Glide-snow avalanches will increasingly become the main danger.

Danger level

2000m

Persistent weak layer

2000m

Snowpack

Tendency

Danger level

1900m

Persistent weak layer		1900m
Gliding snow

Moderate Avalanche Dance due to increasing persistent weak layers in high altitudes! Spontaneous wet- and gliding snow avalanches on sunny slopes.

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 within the old snow. Especially the expositios northeast and southeast behind ridgelines and the beginnings of gullies and bowls as well as steep slopes are affected. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered with small additional loads on transition areas (thin snow layers to thicker snow cover). On sunny slopes spontaneous small-sized wet and gliding snow avalanches are possible.

Snowpack

Exposed areas such as summits are blown-off and icy. Due to wind transfer, there is snowdrift in gullies and bowls. In shady high slopes there are faceted snow layers in the old snow which are increasingly forming weak layers. 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

No significant change of the avalanche danger. The high pressure system will last till Wednesday.

Danger level

1800m

Persistent weak layer		1800m
Gliding snow

Persistent weak layer at high altitudes. Circumvent zones below glide cracks.

Avalanche danger above 1800m is moderate. Weak layers in the old snowpack are the main problem Slab avalanches can be triggered even by the weight of one sole person, particularly by large additional loading. Danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain especially in shady aspects, near ridgelines, in steep high altitude terrain and in shallow snow. Avalanches can grow to medium size. In addition, gliding snow requires high attentiveness. Glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally at any time of day or night, particularly on sunny steep grass-covered slopes, in some places in shady terrain near the forest rims. and on rock plates. At high altitudes they can reach medium size.

Snowpack

The snowpack has settled and consolidated. At night, a breakable crust forms on south-facing slopes, then softens during the daytime. Dry snow is to be found on shady slopes. At high altitudes, there are isolated layers of faceted crystals. At low altitudes the snowpack is shallow, moist down to the ground. Gliding movements over smooth grass-covered slopes cannot be excluded, especially at high altitudes where there is more snow.f

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly. With increasingly strong winds at mid-week, small fresh drifts will accumulate.

Danger level

2200m

Persistent weak layer

2200m

Main problem: persistent weak layer

Avalanche danger levels above 2200m are moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Avalanches of medium size can be triggered even by minimum additional loading in some places above 2000m, in gullies and bowls in all aspects, particularly on W/N/SE facing slopes and in transitions from shallow to deep snow. Danger zones increase with ascending altitude. Avalanches can reach medium size.

Snowpack

The snow on sunny slopes and at low altitudes can form a melt-freeze crust at night which then softens during the daytime. Exposed ridges and crests are windblown, gullies, bowls and slopes near forest rims are filled with snow. The transported snow has settled in the interim. Above 2000m the snowpack layering is generally unfavorable, several weak layers are evident with faceted crystals. Especially on north-facing slopes the covered surface hoar is prone to triggering.

Tendency

Danger level

2200m

Persistent weak layer

2200m

Avalanche danger limited to north-facing and ridgeline slopes

Avalanche danger above 2000m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Weak layers in the old snowpack are the main problem. Slab avalanches can trigger especially by large additional loading and in transition from shall to deep snow. Danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain especially in shady aspects, in high altitude terrain, where medium-sized avalanches cannot be ruled out. Isolated small glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally on steep grassy slopes and rock plates at any time of day or night where there is sufficient snow on the ground.

Snowpack

The snowpack has settled and consolidated. At night, a breakable crust forms on south-facing slopes, then softens during the daytime. Dry snow is to be found on shady slopes. At high altitudes, there are isolated layers of faceted crystals. At low altitudes the snowpack is shallow, moist down to the ground. Gliding movements over smooth grass-covered slopes cannot be excluded.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly. With incressingly strong winds at mid-week, small fresh drifts will accumulate.

Danger level

2600m

Persistent weak layer

2600m

Evaluate with caution: persistent weak layers

The hardened snowdrift accumulations of recent days can be triggered generally by large additional loading on steep W/N/SE facing slopes above 2600m. One single skier can trigger them only in isolated cases. Danger zones occur particularly in gullies, bowls and behind protruberances in the landscape. Avalanches can fracture down to more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack on shady slopes in particular, and then grow to medium size. Size and frequency of danger zones tend to increase with ascending altitude.
Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall require consideration.

Snowpack

dp.1: deep persistent weak layer

The hardened snowdrifts from the last few days now blanket a weak old snowpack surface above 2600m on W/N/SE facing slopes. The various snowdrifts are often still poorly bonded with each other and with the old snowpack. Inside the old snowpack there are expansively metamosphosed, faceted crystals, particularly on shady wind-protected slopes.
The snowpack is highly irregular, even over small areas. At all altitudes there is too little snow on the ground for this juncture of the season.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.

Danger level

1800m

Persistent weak layer		1800m
Gliding snow		2500m 1200m

Favorable conditions predominate

Avalanche danger is often low, moderate at high altitudes. In some places there are weak layers inside the snowpack which can be triggered by large additional loading. Small-to-medium sized avalanches are thereby possible, especially by large additional loading. On steep grassy slopes and hillsides, especially on sunny slopes but increasingly frequently on shady slopes, small glide-snow avalanches are possible. Caution urged below glide cracks.

Snowpack

The snowpack has settled well and consolidated increasingly. On shady slopes the uppermost layers are still loose or soft, on sunny slopes a crust has often formed. On high mostly shady slopes, weak layers are evident inside the old snowpack, also at ground level, which avalanches can trigger down to with large additional loading. The older drifts at high altitudes are generally compact. Mild temperatures reinforce gliding movements of the snowpack.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels will continue to decrease. Glide-snow avalanches will increasingly become the main danger.

Danger level

Gliding snow

Circumvent zones below glide cracks

Avlanche danger is low, gliding snow is the main problem. On steep grass-covered slopes and over rock plates where the snow depths are sufficient, small glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally at any time of day or night.

Snowpack

The snow on sunny slopes and at low altitudes can form a melt-freeze crust at night which then softens during the daytime. Exposed ridges and crests are windblown, gullies, bowls and slopes near forest rims are filled with snow. The fresh fallen snow has settled in the interim. On shady slopes the fresh fallen snow is still loose, the snowpack was able to metamorphose again, forming faceted crystals. The entire snowpack can start to glide over steep rock plates or grassy slopes.

Tendency

Danger level

No distinct avalanche problem

Snowpack

Tendency

Danger level

1800m

Persistent weak layer

1800m

Too little snow on the ground for winter sports widespread. Danger zones in gullies and bowls.

The snowdrift accumulations now blanket a weak old snowpack surface above 1800m on W/N/SE facing slopes: triggered by maximum additional loading. Gullies and bowls are unfavorable, since hard layers lie deposited atop weakly consolidated old snow. These danger zones occur rather seldom, and are easily recognized by practiced backcountry winter sports enthusiasts.
Apart from the risk of being buried in snow masses, you also need to take the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall into consideration.

Snowpack

dp.1: deep persistent weak layer

Snowdrift accumulations cover a weak old snowpack surface on shady slopes above 1800m. The old snowpack is weak, with faceted crystals.
Solar radiation and higher temperatures led to a gradual softening of the snowpack during the course of the day, particularly on sunny slopes.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.

Danger level

treeline

Persistent weak layer		Treeline
Gliding snow

Avalanche danger is low. Some danger zones occur on extremely steep shady slopes. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being forced to take a fall require consideration. On steep grassy slopes where there is sufficient snow on the ground, small glide-snow avalanches are possible.

Snowpack

The snowpack has settled well and has consolidated increasingly. On shady slopes the uppermost layers are still loose or soft, on sunny slopes a crust has often formed. On high mostly shady slopes, weak layers are evident inside the old snowpack, also at ground level, which avalanches can trigger down to lower layers with large additional loading. The older drifts at high altitudes are triggerable in isolated cases.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels not expected to c significantly

Danger level

1900m

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 high additional loads. On sunny slopes small wet snow avalanches are possible.

Snowpack

In the southern and eastern Styrian mountains only in shady high altitude slopes a snow cover is existing. Exposed areas are blown-off and bare or icy. In gullies and bowls snowdrift has accumulated. In shady high altitude slopes faceted snow crystal underneath old snowdrift accumulations can weaken the snow cover. Surface hoar has formed during the clear nights which stays only in shady areas. In sunny areas the snow cover gets moist and firm-like during the course of the day and gets bare quickly.

Tendency

No significant changes of the avalanche danger. The high pressure system will last till Wednesday.

Danger level

Gliding snow

Stable conditions widespread

Avalanche danger is low. Gliding snow is the main problem. Small glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally on steep grassy slopes at any time of day or night where there is sufficient snow on the ground

Snowpack

The snowpack is generally stable. At night, a breakable crust forms on south-facing slopes, then softens during the daytime. Dry snow is to be found on shady slopes. At high altitudes, there are isolated layers of faceted crystals. At low altitudes the snowpack is shallow, the ground is becoming bare of snow on sunny slopes at high altitudes. The snowpack is moist. Gliding movements over smooth grassy-covered slopes cannot be ruled out.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly

Danger level

Persistent weak layer

Snowpack

Tendency