Lower Tauern North

Danger of falling outweighs that of being buried in snow masses

Danger of falling outweighs that of being buried in snow masses

Avalanche danger is low. Isolated small loose-snow naturally triggered avalanches are possible or can be triggered by one sole skier. Danger zones for small slab avalanches in the snowdrifts occur seldom on very steep N/E facing slopes at high altitudes. On steep grass-covered slopes, isolated small glide-snow avalanches are possible.

The shallow, generally stable snowpack has consolidated well. About 5-10cm of fresh snow lies atop a melt-freeze crust mostly capable-of-bearing-loads.

On Tuesday, superb backcountry touring weather with brilliant sunshine and outstanding visibility. Easterly winds will be light to moderate, along the Tauern also from the south. On the summits of the Northern Alps, brisk and cold easterly winds will be blowing. Temperatures will rise. At 2000m. from -11 to -3 degrees; at 3000m. from -16 to -7 degrees. Nighttime skies on Tuesday night will be clear and have only light winds.

Little change expected