Osterhorn Group,Gamsfeld Group

Avoid zones below glide cracks

Avoid zones below glide cracks

UUp to 2600 m glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally at any time of day, esp. on steep slopes with smooth ground (grass, rocks) in all aspects. Avalanches can grow to medium size. Avoid zones below glide cracks. Due to higher temperatures, loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. on south-facing slopes, mostly small-sized.

Stormy winds have done their work on the snowpack, variable surfaces should be expected during descents. In many places the surfaces can bear loads. In general, the fresh snow from the weekend has settled well. The ground is warm, thus, the entire snowpack is gliding downhill over smooth surfaces.

On Tuesday, lots of clouds, the sunshine will be milky, compact clouds in the Tauern but the peaks should remain in the clear. Visibility mostly good. Westerly winds will slacken off (50 km/hr). At 2000 m: 3-6 degrees; at 3000 m: -2 degrees. On Tuesday night, clear skies or only scattered clouds.

The danger of glide-snow avalanches will persist. Snowdrift problem will recede.