Mürzsteg Alps

Low avalanche danger - beware isolated danger zones

Low avalanche danger - beware isolated danger zones

Avalanche danger is low, but avalanches cannot be ruled out. Fresh snowdrift patches will be generated by southerly winds, depositing new drifts on extended north-facing slopes, these can release small slab avalanches. In addition, from steep slopes which have not yet discharged in all aspects, isolated glide-snow avalanches are still possible.

Atop a mostly compact old snowpack, small fresh snowdrift patches have been deposited on north-facing slopes. Bonding to the old snowpack is often poor. In addition, warmth and radiation (also diffuse) are destabilizing the fresh layer of snow. The base is isotherm up to high altitudes and is gliding over smooth ground.

The stormy southerly foehn airstream persists. On Tuesday evening and during the night, skies will often be overcast, minor precipitation is possible in the SW regions. During the daytime on Wednesday, most ranges will be in cloud, possibly dispersing slightly in the Northern Alps in morning. In afternoon, a cold front will move in, southern barrier clouds will remain lodged, the snowfall level will lie at 1900 m. As southerly winds persist, it will turn stormy. At 2000 m: 1-4 degrees, mildest in the Northern Alps due to foehn impact.

On Wednesday night a cold front will move in from the west, bringing some fresh snow to SW regions, and a dropping snowfall level. Sunshine in the morning, with strong SW winds, then shifting to NW, temperatures dropping amid rainfall/snowfall. Depending on amounts, fresh snowdrifts could accumulate.