Wölz Tauern South

Old snow in high altitudes and increasing gliding snow activities.

Old snow in high altitudes and increasing gliding snow activities.

Moderate avalanche danger above 1.800 m. The main problem still a weak old snow cover underneath fresh snowdrift deposits. Danger spots are predominately in entries and peripheral areas of extremly steep gullies and bowls in the north to east expositions. Below 2.000 m spontaneous glidingsnow or gliding loose snow avalanches coming from extremly steep slopes are possible. Avoid areas below glide cracks.

The snowcover is moist even in high altitudes and partially wet till the ground. Exposed areas are icy and hard. Especially in northern and eastern expositions driftsnow deposits have settled. They accumulated on top of a moist old snow cover which is weakened due to metamorphosis. In steep areas the wet snow cover is prone to triggering when it’s on top of grass or smooth surfaces.

Thursday night will be clear. During the a coldfront coming from Germany is passing through.that causes dense clouds and partially snowfall. South of the Alpenhauptkamm it stays sunny especially in the foothills. Clouds upcoming in the afternoon. Winds are increasing from brisk to strong in the northern Alps. Temperatures are rising and are around -5 degrees at noon in 2.000 m and -2 degrees in 1.500 m. In the south it will be milder.

On Saturday the weather will be better due to upcoming south currents in the region north of the Alpenhauptkamm. No significant change of the avalanche danger.