Nock Mountains

Avoid zones below glide cracks

Avoid zones below glide cracks

Avalanche danger is moderate over 1600m, below that altitude danger is low. Glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally up to summit level at any time of day, esp on steep slopes with smooth ground beneath (grass, rocks) in all aspects. Above 1800 m they can be medium-sized. Avoid zones below glide cracks. On leeward slopes, small snowdrift accumulations are being freshly generated. Avalanches can be triggered even by 1 person on steep shady slopes. There are only few danger zones.

Weak layers can form inside the fresh snow masses, more often bonding with the old snowpack is adequate. During nights of clear skies surface hoar can form in wind-protected areas. When snowed over it forms a weak layer, the fresh snow on top of it is usually unbonded and, therefore, not a slab. The old snowpack base is generally stable, moist up to intermediate altitudes. The ground is warm, thus, the entire snowpack is gliding downhill over smooth surfaces.

During the night persistent snowfall is expected, snowfall level dropping from 1000 down to 800 m. Near the Prealps and Grassy Mountains: 5 to 15 cm expected. On Monday the clouds will disperse and sunshine with good visibility is anticipated. During the afternoon, cloudbanks will pass through. Westerly winds will reach 30-40 km/hr in exposed terrain. At 2000 m: -4 degrees.

Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.