Pongau Grass Mountains

Small drift snow accumulations on weak old snowpack

Small drift snow accumulations on weak old snowpack

The avalanche risk is low. Above around 2200 m, small slab avalanches can still be triggered by individuals in a few places in the west to north to east sector. Danger areas are located at the transition from little to more snow and generally next to blown-off areas. Some of the avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. The risk of falling and injury generally outweighs the risk of burial.

On shady slopes in particular, small snowdrift accumulations overlay a weak old snowpack, which now consists mainly of faceted crystals or deep rime. Otherwise, the surface is partly hard and icy.

Friday will be mostly cloudy, with limited visibility at higher altitudes at times. In the morning, clearing is possible towards the east. In the afternoon, snowfall will move in from the west and rain will fall below around 1500 metres. However, the amounts will be small overall, with a maximum of 5 to 10 cm of new fallen snow. The wind will be weak to moderate from the west at all altitudes. Temperatures at 2000 m will be around -2 degrees, at 3000 m around -8 degrees.

No significant change in avalanche danger.