Ankogel-Hochalm Group

Avalanches can in some cases be released in near-surface layers. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.

Avalanches can in some cases be released in near-surface layers. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.

Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. These can in some cases be released in near-surface layers of the snowpack and reach medium size, especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on very steep sunny slopes above approximately 2500 m. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases. Additionally in isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in near-ground layers. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but are barely recognisable. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable.

Especially above approximately 2200 m: The fresh snow and the wind slabs formed by the wind are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. Steep sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise to moistening of the snowpack.

The weather conditions will facilitate a gradual stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to softening of the snowpack on very steep sunny slopes. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.