Hochschwab Mountains

Moderate avalanche danger - fresh snowdrifts at high altitudes

Moderate avalanche danger - fresh snowdrifts at high altitudes

Avalanche danger above the timberline is moderate, at lower altitudes danger is low. Main danger stems from freshly generated snowdrifts at high altitudes. Particularly in steep east to south-facing entries, one sole person can trigger a slab avalanche. Most releases remain small.

Stormy northerly winds continue to transport the cold snow, deposit drifts behind abrupt drops in the terrain. Bonding is often poor, also there are weak layers inside the fresh fallen snow. The fundament is thoroughly wet up to at least 2000m, the snowpack in all aspected can begin to slide over smooth ground.

On Tuesday the peaks along the Northern Alps will be veiled in clouds, visibility is reduced, minor snowfall. Further south it will be largely sunny. Winds will be strong from the north. At 2000 m: -12 degrees. Wednesday will be heavily overcast but clouds will rapidly disperse and sunshine is expected. The NW winds will slacken off somewhat and temperatures will rise slightly.

Avalanche danger will gradually recede.