Danger areas in the wind slab next to the blown-off areas
The avalanche risk is considerable above 2000 m and low below.
Slab avalanches can still be triggered in some places by low additional loads (individual winter sports enthusiasts) and can reach medium size. Avalanche prone locations are located in particular in north-west, north to south-east facing steep terrain, adjacent to the ridgeline and area distant from ridgelines, behind terrain edges as well as in gullies and bowls. They increase in size and frequency with altitude. Wind slabs often lie directly next to blown-off areas, are easily recognisable and should be avoided at all costs. Cracks and whumpfing collapsing sounds when walking on the snow cover, snowpack are a sign of danger.
Snowpack
Under the influence of mild air and sunlight, the snow cover, snowpack has settled and become cardboardy up to around 2000 metres. It has at least a thin melt-freeze crust in the morning. At higher altitudes, the wind slab from the weekend is still prone to triggering. The transition to the old snowpack (faceted crystals on/under the crust) usually serves as a weak layer. It consists of layers of faceted crystals, deep rime and melt-freeze crusts; avalanches triggered on the surface can tear through to the ground.
The total snow depth is still well below average. Ridges and ridges are often completely blown off.
Tendency
Directly on the main Tauern ridge with rising southerly winds, partly fresh wind slab problems on the north sides. A slight decrease in danger away from the main ridge.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Avoid easily recognisable wind slabs
The avalanche danger is moderate above 2000 metres and low below.
Slab avalanches can still be triggered in very steep terrain by low additional loads and can reach medium size. Most avalanche prone locations are on north-west, north to south-east facing slopes, behind ridges and in gullies and bowls. The wind slab is easily recognisable and should be avoided. Cracks and whumpfing collapsing sounds when walking on the snow cover, snowpack indicate danger.
Snowpack
Under the influence of mild air and sunlight, the snow cover, snowpack has settled and become cardboardy up to around 2000 metres. It has at least a thin melt-freeze crust in the morning. At higher altitudes, the wind slab from the weekend is still prone to triggering in places. The transition to the old snowpack (faceted crystals on/under the crust) usually serves as a weak layer. It consists of layers of faceted crystals, deep rime and melt-freeze crusts. Surface-triggered avalanches can tear through to the ground. The total snow depth is still well below average. Ridges and ridges are often completely blown off.
Tendency
The settlement continues to progress in mild weather.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Encrusted surfaces diminish the pleasure of skiing
The avalanche risk is low. Individual wet and mainly small avalanches can spontaneously break loose from very steep terrain with the sunlight. The wind slab from the weekend is hardly triggerable.
Snowpack
The snow cover, snowpack is moist to wet due to rain, mild air and sunlight and is covered with a crust of melt or rain ice that can rise during the day. Edged persistent weak layers partially weaken the snow base, fundament.
