Kalmberg, Katergebirge

Persistent weak layer problem!

No significant change.

Persistent weak layer problem!

The avalanche risk is low. Mostly small slab avalanches can be triggered occasionally in steep terrain by even a small additional load. Attention should be paid to steep slopes adjacent to ridgelines, transitions from little to more snow and steep gullies, mainly in the northern and on shady slopes. On sunny slopes, small spontaneous loose snow avalanches from very steep slopes are possible during daytime changes.

The snowpack can partially harden on the surface overnight, but then opens up and still contains thin melt-freeze crusts. Faceted crystals, some of which are floating snow, are still embedded in the snow base, fundament on the north and shady slopes at higher elevations. The recently formed wind slab binds better. The snowpack is very unevenly distributed, with little snow even at higher elevations.

The sun will mostly shine on the mountains on Tuesday. High clouds may partially impair the sunshine and visibility. In the open high areas of the Limestone Alps, the southerly wind will reach speeds of 30 km/h in places. At 1500 metres the temperature will be around 1 degree, at 2000 metres around -2 degrees. On Wednesday, the mountains will mostly be covered in dense cloud and it will snow and rain up to 1400 metres, especially in the morning and at midday. In the afternoon there will only be short snow showers from time to time and the clouds may break up or clear up a little. The wind will shift from south-west to north-west during the course of the day and reach speeds of around 40 km/h. At 1500 metres the temperature will be around 2 degrees, at 2000 metres around -1 degree.