Wölz Tauern South

Weak expression of persistent weak layers and gliding snow problems.

Weak expression of persistent weak layers and gliding snow problems.

Low avalanche danger. Small slab avalanches can be triggered with high additional loads in some places in higher altitudes. Danger spots are found in extreme steep terrain on the transition from little to high amounts of snow in the expositions west via north to east. Spontaneous gliding snow avalanches coming from steep slopes with smooth surfaces are cannot be ruled out.

The snow cover and is predominantly stable. Only in shady slopes in higher altitudes an old snow layer which is weakened by kinetic metamorphosis is found. On sunny slopes surface hoar is formed during the night which will soften during the day. On shady areas the snow on top is often still loose and in exposed areas hard and wind pressed. The snow base is partially moist, gliding movements of the snow cover can not be ruled out. In medium and low altitudes only little amount of snow is found.

Relatively mild airmassess coming from southwest for the eastern edges of a low-pressure system which is located over France. On Saturday persistent high fog areas which can reach a height up to 1.300 m is to expect. Above that clear skies are called. weak to brisk wids from the south. On the eastern edge of the Alps the winds are strong. Temperatures at noon in 2.000 m 0 degrees and in 1.500 m +1 degrees. In the area of Gurktaler Alps till the mountain edges it will be around 2-3 degrees cooler. On Sunday mild and sunny mountain weather with weak to moderte winds is forecasted. Around the edges of the mountains high fog areas, which can reach medium altitude can be persistent till noon.

The Avalanche danger is not significantly changing.