Nock Mountains

Consistently avoid steep areas next to windswept terrain

Consistently avoid steep areas next to windswept terrain

The avalanche danger is moderate above around 1800 metres and low below. Small to medium slab avalanches can be triggered in very steep terrain by low additional loads. Most avalanche prone locations are on north-west, north to south-east facing slopes, behind ridges and in gullies and bowls. Steep areas with older wind slabs should be avoided.

Under the influence of mild air and sunlight, the snow cover, snowpack has settled and become cardboardy up to around 2000 metres. In the morning, it has a melt-freeze crust that is not stable everywhere. At higher altitudes, older wind slabs are 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. The total snow depth is still well below average. Ridges and ridges are often completely blown off.

The low clouds will recede. Sunny weather will prevail during the day on Monday. At 1500 metres it will be -6 to -2 degrees, at 2000 metres around -6 degrees.

No significant change.