Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in some places. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. They are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. At transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example the likelihood of avalanches being released is greater. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible as the day progresses. This applies especially on steep grassy slopes at low and intermediate altitudes. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.

The snowpack will be prone to triggering in some places. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes, especially above the tree line, and in areas close to the tree line. As a consequence of a strengthening northerly wind, small wind slabs will form in the course of the day adjacent to ridgelines.

The avalanche danger will persist.