Avalanche conditions unfavorable. Main dangers: fresh snowdrifts and persistent weak layers.
Fresh snowfall and strong-to-stormy northerly winds generated new snowdrift accumulations esp. in gullies and bowls, behind protruberances in the terrain which can be triggered in the old snow and reach medium size, particularly in wind-protected zones. Even one sole skier can trigger avalanches, esp. above 2200m. Danger zones occur esp. on W/N/E-facing slopes above 2200m. Very isolated danger zones occur also on south-facing slopes above 2600m. In isolated cases, avalanches can sweep along more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack. Danger zones and likelihood of triggering will increase during the course of the day. In addition, avalanches can trigger and fracture down to more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack, then grow to large size in isolated cases. Whumpf noises and glide cracks can indicate imminent danger. Remote triggerings and natural triggerings are possible. In the Glockner Massif and along the Salzburg border, danger zones are more frequent and larger. Loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in case of extended bright intervals.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Since Saturday, up to 50cm of fresh snow has been registered along the Salzburg border and in the Glockner Massif. Tonight, 15cm is still anticipated, locally more. Often stormy winds will intensively transport the fresh fallen snow. The freshly generated snowdrifts lie deposited in all aspects above 2200m atop soft layers. On N/W/E-facing slopes, trigger-sensitive weak layers are evident. The new snowdrift accumulations lie deposited atop soft layers above 2200m. At low and intermediate altitudes the snowpack is moist. Below 1700m there is little snow on the ground.
Tendency
Current avalanche situation demands caution and restraint
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2200m
Beware snowdrift accumulations and persistent weak layers
Due to fresh fallen snow and strong-to-stormy northerly winds, further snowdrift accumulations are being generated esp. in gullies, bowls and behind protruberances in the terrain. Avalanches can be triggered in the weak old snow by one sole skier. Danger zones occur esp. on W/N/E-facing slopes above 2200m. Isolated danger zones also lie on south-facing slopes above 2600m. Avalanches can also be triggered in the near-surface layers of the snowpack in all aspects above 2200m. The releases can fracture down to deeper layers and thereby grow to medium size.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Since Saturday, 10cm of fresh snow has been registered above 2200m. The often storm strength winds transported the fresh snow intensively. The snowdrifts were deposited atop a weak old snowpack above 2200m. Inside the old snowpack on N/W/E-facing slopes there are faceted, expansively metamorphosed weak layers. The fresh snowdrifts lie deposited atop soft layers above 2200m. Below 1700m there is little snow on the ground.
Tendency
No significant change expected
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slab
2200m
Beware snowdrifts and persistent weak layers
Fresh snowfall and strong-to-stormy northerly winds generated new snowdrift accumulations esp. in gullies and bowls, behind protruberances in the terrain which can be triggered in the old snow and reach medium size, particularly in wind-protected zones. Even one sole skier can trigger avalanches, esp. above 2200m. Danger zones occur esp. on W/N/E-facing slopes above 2200m. Very isolated danger zones occur also on south-facing slopes above 2600m. In isolated cases, avalanches can sweep along more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack. Danger zones and likelihood of triggering will increase during the course of the day. In addition, avalanches can trigger and fracture down to more deeply embedded layers of the snowpack, then grow to large size in isolated cases. Whumpf noises and glide cracks can indicate imminent danger. Loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in case of extended bright intervals, only small releases expected.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
Strong winds have transported the snow, drifts lie deposited atop an unfavorable old snowpack above 2200m. Inside the snowpack on N/W/E-facing slopes are faceted, expansively metamorphosed weak layers, esp. above 2000m. The snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes is moist. Below 1500m there is little snow on the ground.
Tendency
Little change expected
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1900m
Beware snowdrift accumulations
Fresh snowfall and strong-to-stormy northerly winds generated new snowdrift accumulations esp. in gullies and bowls, behind protruberances in the terrain which can be triggered in the old snow and reach medium size, particularly in wind-protected zones. Even one sole skier can trigger avalanches, esp. above 2200m. Due to solar radiation, loose-snow avalanches are possible during the course of the day, mostly small releases expected.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
There has been some snowfall. Strong winds have transported the snow, drifts lie deposited atop an unfavorable old snowpack above 1900m. The snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes is moist. Below 1500m there is little snow on the ground.
