Mürzsteg Alps

Naturally triggered avalanches in steep terrain, isolated snowdrift patches

Naturally triggered avalanches in steep terrain, isolated snowdrift patches

Avalanche danger is low, but isolated naturally triggered glide-snow avalanches can trigger on steep slopes in all aspects. Open glide cracks are indicators of imminent danger. In addition, isolated danger zones on high-altitude east-facing slopes have small snowdrift accumulations. Particularly at entries into extremely steep gullies, backcountry tourers can trigger a small slab avalanche.

The snowpack fundament is stable by and large, isolated persistent weak layer problems exist at high altitudes. Since Monday on E/S facing slopes, snowdrift patches have been generated, mostly well bonded with the snowpack. On sunny slopes the snowpack is isotherm and moist, ion shady slopes the snowpack at high altitudes still has reserves of cold. On steep slopes with smooth ground the snowpack glides away. An area-wide snowpack exists only above the treeline.

On Wednesday, weather conditions will improve, temperatures rise, winds shift to westerly, clouds will pass through but mostly be no hindrance. Otherwise it will be sunny, moderate winds, brisk in the NE ranges, from W/NW. At 2000 m: 0 degrees.

Thursday will bring overcast skies, intensifying winds, but no precipitation. Avalanche danger will remain low.