Hochschwab Mountains

Keep an eye on delayed settling of snowdrift zones and danger signals

Keep an eye on delayed settling of snowdrift zones and danger signals

Danger zones for slab avalanches occur esp. in steep ridgeline terrain and on laterally wind-loaded slopes (discontinuities, precipices in the terrain) above the treeline in all aspects, releases mostly by large additional loading, by 1 person in isolated cases. Danger of moist and dry loose-snow avalanches has receded, natural triggerings still possible. Small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches can release naturally on steep smooth slopes. Avoid zones below glide cracks.

The snowfall of last week has been able to settle, there was less snowfall on Tuesday night than anticipated (up to 20 cm in Eisenerz Alps), but there was snow transport. As a result of varying wind directions, snowdrifts were generated in all aspects.

On Thursday the perturbances will diminish, weather improve slightly, clouds slowly begin to disperse, and typical April weather will return: sunshine, clouds...and graupel showers. Air masses are initially still cold. At 2000 m: -5 degrees; at 1500 m: -1 degree. On Friday the air current will shift to southwesterly, it will become warmer. Styrian mountain weather will remain capricious with sunny phases, also convective cloud build-up over the summits and ridges.

Diminishing slab danger due to settling of the snowpack (warmth/radiation). Slightly rising loose-snow activity.