Above the timberline avalanche danger is considerable, below that altitude danger is moderate. Snowdrift accumulations are the major problem. Danger zones where slab avalanches can be triggered even by one sole skier occur in steep ridgeline terrain on N/E/S-facing slopes, in wind-loaded gullies and bowls, and behind protruberances in the terrain. Frequency of danger zones increases with ascending altitude. Slab avalanches can grow to medium size. In addition, the fresh snow can trigger as a loose-snow avalanche in rocky or extremely steep terrain. At higher altitudes, loose-snow avalanches can reach medium size. Small glide-snow avalanches can be expected more frequently on steep grass-covered slopes, also on slopes which were bare of snow prior to the current snowfall.
Snowpack
Gusty, often storm-strength N/W winds accompanied the recent snowfall. During the course of the day winds will shift to easterly and intensify, thereby generating new snowdrift accumulations. Often, graupel is embedded in the drifts. At intermediate altitude the fresh snow was often deposited atop wet ground bare of snow.
Tendency
Due to solar radiation and daytime warmth, increasingly frequent naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches on Wednesday. Danger of slab avalanches will diminish.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Gliding snow
2200m
Attention: fresh snow and snowdrifts prone to triggering at high altitudes
The fresh fallen snow and drifts are prone to triggering, one sole skier can trigger small-to-medium sized avalanches. Danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain and wind-loaded gullies and bowls, they increase with ascending altitude and are often blanketed, difficult to recognize. Whumpf noises and glide cracks when you tread upon the snowpack surface are indicators of possible danger. Also naturally triggered avalanches are possible. Small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches are still possible, the danger is difficult to estimate.
Snowpack
Fresh snow plus N/E winds have generated fresh snowdrift accumulations which often lie deposited atop a soft, at intermediate altitudes atop an encrusted old snowpack surface. Bonding deteriorates with increasing altitude. The snowpack is throughly wet up to high altitudes but all-in-all well consolidated.
Tendency
Danger of dry-snow avalanches slowly receding. Due to warmth and solar radiation, increasingly frequent slides and loose-snow avalanches expected.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
New snow
2000m
Gliding snow
2400m
Unfavorable avalanche situation
Avalanche danger above the treeline is CONSIDERABLE, below that altitude danger is moderate. Avalanches can in some zones be triggered by one sole skier, esp. in the afternoon, and grow to medium size, esp. on steep leeward slopes. Snowdrift accumulations are blanketed , often difficult to recognize. Avalanche releases mostly medium-sized, in isolated cases large-sized. On extremely steep slopes, naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches can be expected. Medium sized glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally in very to extremely steep grass-covered terrain.
Snowpack
Since Friday evening 50-80cm of fresh snow has been registered at high altitudes. By Tuesday midday another 15-30cm is anticpated. Inside the fresh snow and snowdrifts there are soft layers of loose snow or graupel. In the lower and middle parts of the snowpack above 2200m there are weak layers of faceted crystals which are embedded between cdrusts. Below 2000m the old snow is moist. Over ground which previously was bare of snow the fresh fallen snow can glide away as a glide-snow avalanche.
Tendency
Likelihood of snowdrifts triggering will decrease slightly
Avalanche danger above 2200m is HIGH, below that altitude danger is considerable. The situation is dangerous for winter sports enthusiasts, slab avalanches can be triggered by minimum additional loading and grow to medium size, also isolated naturally triggered avalanches from ridgeline snowdrifts are possible. Near-surface slab avalanches in fresh snow and drifts can fracture down to deeper layers above 2200m on W/N/E-facing slopes and grow to large size. Due to solar radiation in afternoon hours, naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches can be expected. Avalanches released at higher altitudes can fracture down to deeper layers and then plummet down to green zones. Especially above the timberline, small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally in very steep grass-covered terrain.
Snowpack
Since Friday evening 50-100cm of fresh snow has been registered at high altitudes. By Tuesday midday another 20-30cm is anticpated. Inside the fresh snow and snowdrifts there are soft layers of loose snow or graupel. In the lower and middle parts of the snowpack above 2200m there are weak layers of faceted crystals which are embedded between cdrusts. Below 2000m the old snow is moist.
Tendency
As the snow settles the trigger-sensitivity of weak layers of fresh snow and drifts will gradually diminish
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Avalanche conditions unfavorable. Main dangers: fresh snowdrifts and persistent weak layers.
Fresh snowfall and 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
Often stormy winds have intensively transported the fresh fallen snow. The newly 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
2000m
Avalanche Problem
New snow
2000m
Gliding snow
Fresh snow and drifts prone to triggering
Avalanche danger above the treeline is considerable, below that altitude danger is moderate. Slab avalanches can be triggered by minimum additional loading and grow to medium size, also isolated naturally triggered avalanches from ridgeline snowdrifts are possible. Near-surface slab avalanches in fresh snow and drifts can fracture down to deeper layers above 2200m on NW/N/E-facing slopes and grow to large size. Especially above the timberline, small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally in very steep grass-covered terrain and grow to medium size.
Snowpack
Since Friday evening 50-100cm of fresh snow has been registered at high altitudes. By Tuesday midday another 20-30cm is anticpated. Inside the fresh snow and snowdrifts there are soft layers of loose snow or graupel. In the lower and middle parts of the snowpack above 2200m there are weak layers of faceted crystals which are embedded between crusts. Below 2000m the old snow is moist. Over ground which was bare before the precipitation, gliding movements are possible.
Tendency
Likelihood of snowdrifts triggering will decrease slightly
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Avoid trigger-sensitive snowdrifts
Avalanche danger above the treeline is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Avalanches can in some zones be triggered by one sole skier, and grow to medium size. Danger zones occur on north-facing slopes above 2200m. Snowdrift accumulations are occur often distant from ridgelines, behind protruberances in the terrain and in gullies and bowls. Medium sized glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally in very to extremely steep grass-covered terrain.Avalanche danger is moderate. Small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally on extremely steep grass-covered slopes. On extremely steep slopes, naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches can be expected.
Snowpack
Since Friday evening 30-50cm of fresh snow has been registered accompanied by lots of win. Inside the fresh snow and snowdrifts there are soft layers of loose snow or graupel. In the lower and middle parts of the snowpack above 2200m there are weak layers of faceted crystals which are embedded between crusts. Below 2000m the old snow is moist, has often formed a crust.
Tendency
Proneness of snowdrifts triggering will decrease gradually
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.
Tendency
No change expected
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Attention: fresh snow and snowdrifts prone to triggering
One sole skier can trigger small-to-medium sized avalanches in the fresh snow and fresh drifts, releases mostly small-sized. Danger zones are often blanketed, difficult to recognize, they occur in steep ridgeline terrain and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls and tend to increase in frequency with ascending altitude. Whumpf noises and glide cracks when you tread upon the snowpack surface are indicators of possible danger. Also naturally triggered avalanches are possible. Small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches are still possible.
Snowpack
Fresh snow plus N/E winds have generated fresh snowdrift accumulations which often lie deposited atop a soft, at intermediate altitudes atop an encrusted old snowpack surface. Bonding deteriorates with increasing altitude. The snowpack is throughly wet up to high altitudes but all-in-all well consolidated. At low altitudes the fresh snow fell on bare ground.
Tendency
Danger of dry-snow avalanches slowly receding. Due to warmth and solar radiation, increasingly frequent slides and loose-snow avalanches 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
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Gliding snow
2000m
All-in-all up to 40cm of fresh snow
Above the timberline avalanche danger is considerable, below that altitude danger is moderate. Snowdrift accumulations are the major problem. Danger zones where slab avalanches can be triggered even by one sole skier occur in steep ridgeline terrain on N/E/S-facing slopes, in wind-loaded gullies and bowls, and behind protruberances in the terrain. Frequency of danger zones increases with ascending altitude. Slab avalanches can grow to medium size. In addition, the fresh snow can trigger as a loose-snow avalanche in rocky or extremely steep terrain. At higher altitudes, loose-snow avalanches can reach medium size. Small glide-snow avalanches can be expected more frequently on steep grass-covered slopes, also on slopes which were bare of snow prior to the current snowfall.
Snowpack
Gusty, often storm-strength N/W winds accompanied the recent snowfall. During the course of the day winds will shift to easterly and intensify, thereby generating new snowdrift accumulations. Often, graupel is embedded in the drifts. At intermediate altitude the fresh snow was often deposited atop wet ground bare of snow.
Tendency
Due to solar radiation and daytime warmth, increasingly frequent naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches on Wednesday. Danger of slab avalanches will diminish.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Gliding snow
Snowdrift deposits in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering - avalanche danger moderate!
The avalanche is above the treeline considerable. Danger spots which are formed due to fresh snowdrift are found in all expositions.They can be triggered by small additional loads as slab avalanches. Spontaneous gliding-snow avalanches from steep, smooth slopes are possible especially on southern sides. Consider glide cracks or gliding sluff as danger signs!
Snowpack
New snow and snowdrift deposits from the weekend and Monday are placed on top of an old snow cover with which it is sufficiently bonded. Soft layers within the fresh cover or in shady slopes within the bonded snowcover function as weak layers. Wetness from the ground can lead to a loss of friction of the snowcover in steep smooth slopes.
Tendency
Thursday will be sunny with clear skies. Temperatures will reach +1 degress in 2.000 m. The snowcover can settle and the avalanche danger is decreasing, some wet snow avalanches are possible.
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
Often stormy winds have intensively transported the fresh fallen snow. The newly 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.
