Glockner Group Pasterze

Individual natural avalanches are to be expected.

The off-piste conditions are dangerous. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants especially in little used terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. As a consequence of new snow and a strong northwesterly wind, easily released wind slabs will form in particular above the tree line, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Individual natural avalanches are to be expected. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche situation is more dangerous. Restraint is advisable.

5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Sunday. 5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Wednesday. As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line.

The conditions remain unfavourable. Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Caution and restraint are recommended.