Weisseck, Muhr Valley

Instable snowdrift masses in all directions!

Instable snowdrift masses in all directions!

CONSIDERABLE snowdrift problem, in the foehn lanes above the timberline, otherwise as of 2000 m In exposed zones there are numerous avalanche prone locations in all directions: gullies, steep bowls in all directions. Avalanches can be triggered even by the weight of one sole person and grow to dangerously large size.

Strong westerly winds deposited new snowdrifts in terrain near to and distant from ridgelines over the weekend. Winds were westerly to northeastserly, but also southerly over the weekend, blowing at storm strength. All directions felt their impact. Exposed terrain is windblown, gullies and bowls filled to the brim with drifts. The drifts are deposited on cold powder, and are often easily triggered. More deeply embedded layers are not currently a danger. The soft layer beneath the most recent melt-freeze crust is currently not triggerable.

On Tuesday, some residual cloud, some light snowfall is still possible. High peaks will be free in the morning, at low and intermediate altitudes clouds and fog will disperse by midday. In the afternoon, sunshine. The northerly winds will be strong. At 2000 m: -7 degrees, at 3000 m: -10 degrees.

Wednesday will bring radiant sunshine and outstanding visibility. Bothersome northerly winds at high summits and on ridgelines. At 2000 m: -6 degrees, at 3000 m: -10 degrees.

Avalanche danger will gradually decrease.