Bregenzerwald Mountains

Wet-snow danger in very steep terrain where there is still lots of snow

Wet-snow danger in very steep terrain where there is still lots of snow

Wet loose-snow avalanches can trigger naturally in extremely steep terrain as a result of the rain showers. Also persons can trigger wet-snow avalanches in very steep terrain. Danger zones generally occur only in summit zones of the Bregenzerwald mountains. Avalanches generally remain medium-sized. On steep, smooth-ground slopes with lots of snow which have not yet discharged, glide-snow avalanches can trigger in all aspects.

Due to reduced nocturnal longwave outgoing radiation and ongoing mild temperatures, the snowpack does not freeze at night. At all altitudes the snowpack is thoroughly wet.

Limited visibility right from the start, shower tendency in the afternoon, also thunderstorms are possible. Snowfall level in showers at about 2500m. Temperature at 2000m: 1 to 5 degrees; at 3000m: -2 degrees. Light to moderate southeasterly winds at high altitudes, in the vicinity of showers intensifying in gusts.

As a result of rainfall, rising danger of wet slides. Slopes are becoming increasingly bare of snow.