The avalanche danger is moderate above 2200 metres and low below that. Old snow is the main problem. At high altitudes, slab avalanches can be triggered on steep slopes in northern exposures, especially with high additional loads. They usually remain small, but can occasionally reach medium size in wind-protected areas above 2200 metres. Above terrain traps, the risk of being swept away by small snow slabs must be taken into account.
In addition, individual, small sliding snow avalanches can be triggered on extremely steep sunny slopes with smooth ground that have not yet been discharged.
Snowpack
The snow cover has mostly solidified up to the highest altitudes. It only softens in the sun during the course of the day. Under the snow cover, the accumulating transformation is progressing, especially on shady slopes. Above 2000 m, the upper half metre of the snow-covered surface has been preserved in many places. The base of the snowpack is partly wet. On the south side, the ground is increasingly pitting in the middle layers.
Avalanches can be triggered in the persistent weak layer in isolated cases above about 2400m on very steep shady slopes. These releases usually are small-sized. The risks of injuries from being forced to take a fall outweigh those of being buried in snow masses. As a result of daytime warming and solar radiation, isolated, generally small-sized glide-snow avalanches are still possible on steep smooth slopes which have not yet discharged. Glide cracks are signals of possibly imminent danger.
Snowpack
During a night of star-studded skies, a breakable-to-capable of bearing loads crust can be generated once again. During the course of the day, it softens up particularly on sunny slopes and at lower altitudes. South-facing slopes are becoming increasingly bare of snow up to high altitudes. On shady high-altitude slopes above 2400m, isolated weak layers occur inside the snowpack.
Tendency
Little change expected
Danger level
The icy snow surface only softens in the sun.
The avalanche danger is low. Small sliding snow avalanches can occasionally occur on extremely steep, smooth sunny slopes.
Snowpack
The snow cover has solidified. It softens in the sun during the course of the day. The snowpack base is partly wet. The ground is increasingly pitting on the south side.
Tendency
The avalanche danger remains low.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Falls and stones are the main danger.
The avalanche danger is low. Small sliding snow avalanches are possible from very steep, not yet discharged grass mat terrain. Isolated danger spots for mainly 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
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
Not much snow. Low avalanche danger.
As a result of daytime warming and solar radiation, isolated small-sized glide-snow avalanches are still possible on steep, smooth slopes which have not yet discharged. Glide cracks are signals of potential imminent danger.
Snowpack
During a night of star-studded skies, a breakable-to-capable of bearing loads crust can be generated once again. During the course of the day, it softens up particularly on sunny slopes and at lower altitudes. South-facing slopes are becoming increasingly bare of snow up to high altitudes.
Tendency
Little change expected, avalanche danger 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 being injured on rocks is greater than the risk of burial.
There are isolated danger spots for slab avalanches at high altitudes (old snow problem), particularly on extremely steep, shady slopes, especially in gullies and hollows. 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 snow cover is stable and sometimes glides on a smooth surface. There is very little snow for the time of year, and on the sunny side, it is snow-free far up.
Tendency
No change on Monday. South foehn rising on the main Tauern ridge, but the potential for dispersion is low.
EARLIER Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
LATER Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Persistent weak layer
Treeline
In sunny weather, a small avalanche of packed snow can still occur on steep slopes during the day.
Snow cover is mostly stable. With sunny weather and a relatively warm air mass at high altitudes, some small avalanches of wet snow may still spontaneously occur during the day on steep slopes, but avalanches are unlikely in most areas.
In arid areas above the tree line, weak layers are present in the snow cover. In a few places, a small, clustered avalanche may be triggered under higher loads.
Snowpack
dp.4: cold following warm / warm following cold
The snow cover has already largely melted and stabilised, and a lot of snow has melted on the slopes. In sunny weather, the crust on the slopes strengthens and softens during the day. In the shadier and sheltered areas, especially in the high mountains, the snow cover remains soft and dry. In arid areas, weak layers may be present in the snow cover.
Tendency
Clear weather will continue on Sunday with a temperature turn and dry air in the heights. Winds will be light on Sunday, strengthening slightly to the south-west on Monday. During the day, the snow cover will become heavier and less stable on the slopes, while the snow on the slopes will melt and melt slowly.
