Mürztal Alps

Generally low danger but snowdrift patches at summit level

Generally low danger but snowdrift patches at summit level

Avalanche danger is low in general. Near ridges and behind discontinuities in the terrain, thin snowdrift patches have formed which can be triggered even by 1 person, but only small releases are generated.

A bit of fresh snow from the weekend was transported to E/S facing slopes and on Tuesday as winds shift, will be transported eastwards to W/N-facing slopes. The snowdrift accumulations are small. On E/S facing slopes they cover patches of loose but also decomposed snow, slowly becoming less threatening. On west-facing slopes the fresh drifts lie deposited atop surface hoar. Both of these are potential weak layers. The old snowpack beneath them is compact, without marked weak layers.

Following a night of clear skies, sunny weather on Wednesday. Initially strong southerly winds, slackening off in the afternoon. At 1500 m: -5 degrees.

Thursday will bring sunny weather, accompanied by outstanding visibility. Avalanche danger will remain low.