The avalanche danger is low. Small sliding snow avalanches are possible from very steep, not yet discharged grass mat terrain. Isolated danger spots for small slab avalanches (old snow problem) are possible in shady high areas in very steep gullies and hollows.
Snowpack
The snow depth is well below average for the time of year, low elevations are widely bare. The snow surface is hardened and softens a little during the day at medium altitudes, and also at high altitudes on the sunny side. Inside, the snow cover is moist to wet right up to high altitudes. In shady, high and high alpine locations, there are still isolated weak layers of angular crystals in the snowpack.
Tendency
Little change, the avalanche danger remains low.
Danger level
2500m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2500m
Gliding snow
2400m
Individual sliding snow avalanches, isolated danger spots in old snow
The risk of avalanches is low, the risk of falling or injury from rocks is greater than the risk of burial.
There are isolated danger spots for slab avalanches at high altitudes (old snow problem). This mainly affects extremely steep, shady slopes, especially gullies and hollows that have been blown in. In a few places, mainly small avalanches can be triggered by people.
Small sliding snow avalanches are possible from very steep, not yet unloaded grass mat terrain.
Snowpack
The surface is dominated by (fractured) hardpack or crusts, which soften a little on the sunny side during the day. At shady high altitudes, there are angular crystals within the snowpack near the crusts, which can occasionally serve as a weak layer. Below this, the snowpack is stable and sometimes glides on a smooth surface. The snow depths at all altitudes are well below the expected long-term values, and on the sunny side it is snow-free far up.
Tendency
A strong southerly foehn will blow in the Tauern on Tuesday. However, the potential for dispersion is low and limited to high alpine areas.
