Nock Mountains

Small naturally-triggered wet-snow and glide-snow slides

Small naturally-triggered wet-snow and glide-snow slides

Avalanche danger is MODERATE. On extremely steep slopes or hillsides below 2000 m, naturally triggered small moist loose-snow avalanches can be expected. In addition, some glide-snow avalanches continue to be possible. They will remain small due to the shallowness of the snow cover. Below 2000 m amid stong westerly winds, small snowdrift masses can form. They are prone to triggering in isolated cases. The risks of being swept along outweigh those of being buried in snow masses.

Due to milder temperatures the snowpack is wet up to intermediate altitudes. The snow thereby forfeits is firmness and is set into motion on extremely steep slopes as small loose-snow avalanches. The snowpack is still quite irregular and shallow, has even receded due to rising temperatures. Below 1500 m there is only little snow left on the ground.

Friday: heavy clouds all day long, poor visibility, strong westerly winds. The snowfall level will ascend to 2000 m during the daytime. At 2000 m: 0 degrees; at 3000 m: between -5 and -3 degrees. Saturday: heavy clouds and rainfall/snowfall (snowfall level somewhat lower: at 1500 m). During the afternoon, clouds will disperse somewhat, drier weather will arrive. At 2000 m: -1 to +1 degree; at 3000 m: -7 or -6 degrees.

No significant change is anticipated.