Nock Mountains

Generally low avalanche danger but glide-snow avalanches possible

Generally low avalanche danger but glide-snow avalanches possible

Avalanche danger is generally low. Latent danger of glide-snow avalanches persists on steep grass-covered slopes, possible at any time of day or night, medium releases possible, on sunny slopes up to 2600 m. Avoid zones below glide cracks. Danger of wet loose-snow slides on sunny rough and rocky slopes will increase as the day progresses.

The snowpack is compact and thoroughly wet up to 2000 m, on sunny slopes up to 2600 m, wet down to the ground. Moistened snowpack forfeits its firmness. Only at high altitudes on shady slopes are there still reserves of cold in the snowpack; it is also loose enough to be transported by the strong winds. Latent danger of glide-snow avalanches on steep slopes on smooth ground. Beneath 1300 m there is hardly any snow on the ground.

Star-studded skies on Sunday night in the Grassy Mountains and Niedere Tauern. Between Chiemgau Alps and Osterhorn Range, dense cloudbanks, , reducing visibility somewhat on Monday morning. Sunshine will prevail later in the day. Initially stormy W/NW winds, slackening off in the afternoon. At 1500 m: 2 and 8 degrees; at 2000 m: 0 and 4 degrees.

The gliding snow problem will persist. Mild temperatures and lots of sunshine will make the snowpack wetter. Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.