Pongau Grass Mountains

Only isolated, small-area danger zones on very steep ridgeline shady slopes

Only isolated, small-area danger zones on very steep ridgeline shady slopes

Avalanche danger is low. Triggering a small slab is possible in only few places, most endangered are shady slopes in very steep terrain above 2000m. In isolated cases a small glide-snow avalanche is possible.

The fresh fallen snow (10-15cm) was deposited above 1800-2000m on an often loosely-packed surface. Moderate-velocity winds transported the fresh snow to ridgeline zones. The fundament on steep shady slopes is weak in places, but the weak layer is varied and the slab is thin. On shady slopes the snow is still loosely-packed. On sunny slopes the layering of the below-average snowpack is stable, except for small superficial loose-snow avalanches. Gliding snow over smooth ground is observed only rarely.

Residual clouds in the Northern Alps will disperse in the morning, elsewhere there will be sunshine and good visibility. Winds light. At 2000m: between -9 and -3 degrees; at 3000m: -7 degrees.

No significant change in danger levels anticipated