Dachstein, Gosaukamm

Be aware of the local persistent weak layer problem!

Be aware of the local persistent weak layer problem!

The avalanche risk is generally low. However, on shady slopes in the higher elevations and transitions from little to more snow still need to be considered in some cases. Only isolated slab avalanches can still be triggered here by large additional loads. The danger of wet snow avalanches is low.

Depending on the altitude and aspect, the snowpack is differently developed on the surface, partly crusted, partly less stabilised and often moist up to high altitudes in the interior and wet towards the ground. The snow base, fundament remains high and weakened on shady slopes. Low and widespread middle elevations are bare, in some places there is only a little snow.

On Sunday, visibility on the mountains will often be limited by clouds and there may be some localised snowfall. Overall, however, precipitation-free weather will prevail and there may be a few clear spells in the afternoon. The wind will blow weakly to moderately from the south to west. Temperatures at 1500 metres around -1 degree, at 2000 metres around -3 degrees. On Monday, there will be unsettled weather on the mountains with rapidly changing visibility. Morning snow showers will subside and temporarily make way for some sunshine. In the afternoon, thicker clouds and snow showers will return. Brisk to strong winds from westerly directions. Temperatures at 1500 m around -1 degrees, at 2000 m around -6 degrees.

Despite some new fallen snow, the avalanche situation hardly changes.