Lower Tauern South

Weak persistent weak layer and wet snow

Weak persistent weak layer and wet snow

The avalanche risk is moderate. In a few places, especially in the aspects from west to north to east, medium and occasionally large dry slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals. Danger areas are difficult to recognise. Take particular care at the transitions from little to more snow.

Occasional wet snow avalanches triggered by individuals are possible on sunny slopes, usually early in the morning, but at the latest as the snowpack softens during daytime changes. These usually remain medium-sized at most. The likelihood of gliding avalanches is somewhat increased.

The snowpack is only able to radiate to a very limited extent in some areas and there is hardly any snow crust capable of bearing loads, especially towards the main Alpine ridge. In shady high altitudes, soft, faceted snow can often still be found on the surface. Below this lies a mostly well-set sequence of compact drift snow layers. The connection at the transition to the old snow foundation, which consists mainly of deep rime, is still poor. The deep and sunny middle layers are largely snowed out.

During the night, clouds will gradually gather and spread in the morning hours. On Wednesday, visibility will be limited at times, especially in the Hohe Tauern and in the high altitudes of the northern Alps. From the Kitzbühel Alps to the Osterhorn group, light rain showers are possible in the morning, with unproductive snow showers above 2000 metres. Pongau and Lungau will be mostly dry. From midday it will be dry everywhere again and the sun will appear at times. Spring clouds will form throughout the mountains, with isolated light showers possible in the Tauern mountains in the afternoon. The wind will blow weakly from the west. At 2000 metres around 0 degrees, at 3000 metres around -7 or -6 degrees.

No significant change in the avalanche danger despite the cold front on Thursday.