Still considerable avalanche danger above the tree line!
The avalanche risk is considerable above the tree line and moderate below. Avalanche prone locations are slopes in the north-east to east to south aspects. Particular caution is required behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals in many places. At lower altitudes, spontaneous wet snow slides or gliding avalanches can occur, especially on sunny slopes.
Snowpack
In the northeast to east to south aspects, there are still older snowdrift accumulations lying on a weak layer of surface hoar or faceted crystals. The snow base, fundament is weakened by faceted crystals and floating snow. At lower elevations, the snow becomes moist and loses firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide.
Tendency
Clouds will increase again on Tuesday, but hardly any precipitation is expected south of the main Alpine ridge. It will remain relatively mild.
The risk of avalanches will decrease slightly.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
Wet snow
Treeline
Significant avalanche danger above the tree line due to fresh wind slab! Wet snow problems at lower altitudes!
The avalanche risk is considerable above the tree line and moderate below. Avalanche prone locations are snow-covered slopes, in particular in the aspects from north-east to east to south. Particular caution is required behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. Medium-sized, occasionally also large slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals in some places. Sporadic, spontaneous, medium to large slab avalanches are also possible. Spontaneous wet snow avalanches are to be expected at lower altitudes and gliding avalanches on steep meadow slopes.
Snowpack
Over the past few days, new fallen snow and strong winds from the west to northwest have led to extensive transported snow and in some cases massive snowdrift accumulations in the aspects from northeast to east to south. There are still weak layers in the transition to the persistent weak layer. The snow base, fundament is weakened by faceted crystals and floating snow. At lower elevations, the snow has become moist due to rainfall and is losing firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide snow.
Tendency
In the first half of the night on Tuesday, the influence of disturbances from the north will increase again, with widespread rain and snowfall, some of it heavy, starting after midnight at the latest. Hotspot northern Alps west and northern Niedere Tauern, where 20 - 40 cm of new fallen snow is expected by Tuesday afternoon.
The risk of avalanches is increasing.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Wet snow
Treeline
Wind slab problem at high altitudes, wet snow problem at lower altitudes.
The avalanche risk is generally moderate. Avalanche prone locations in the high altitudes are slopes with a northeast to east to south aspect. Caution is advised behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals in some places. Spontaneous wet snow avalanches can occur at lower altitudes and spontaneous gliding avalanches on steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
In the northeast to east to south aspects, older snowdrift accumulations can be found, some of which lie on a weak layer of surface hoar or faceted crystals. The snow base, fundament is partially weakened by faceted crystals and floating snow. At lower elevations, the snow becomes moist and loses firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide.
Tendency
Clouds will increase again on Tuesday, but hardly any precipitation is expected south of the main Alpine ridge. It will remain relatively mild.
The risk of avalanches will decrease slightly.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Wet snow
Treeline
Little new fallen snow.
Beware of wind slabs above the tree line! Spontaneous wet snow slides possible at lower altitudes.
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below. Avalanche prone locations are slopes with a northeast to east to south aspect. Caution is advised behind terrain edges and in entrances to gullies and bowls. In a few places, medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals. At lower elevations, spontaneous wet snow slides and gliding avalanches can occur on steep grassy slopes.
Snowpack
In the aspects from north-east to east to south, snowdrift accumulations can still be found, some of which lie on a weak layer of surface hoar or faceted crystals. The snow base, fundament is crusted. At lower elevations, the snow becomes moist and loses firmness. On steep meadow slopes, the snow can begin to glide snow.
Tendency
Clouds will increase again on Tuesday, but hardly any precipitation is expected south of the main Alpine ridge. It will remain relatively mild.
The risk of avalanches will decrease slightly.
