Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

Low avalanche danger, small snowdrift patches at high altitudes

Low avalanche danger, small snowdrift patches at high altitudes

Avalanche danger is generally low. On high altitude east-facing slopes, isolated danger zones caused by snowdrifts. At lower altitudes, the snowpack is stable.

Due to small amounts of fresh fallen snow and storm-strength NW winds, isolated snowdrift accumulations have been generated on east-facing slopes which at high altitudes are often poorly bonded with the surface. At lower altitudes the moistened snow is consolidating, a melt-freeze crust is forming. The fundament is still stable.

On Wednesday night a cold front will pass thorugh, the snowfall level will descend to about 1200 m, NW winds will intensify and snowfall is expected in the northern barrier cloud regions and in Niedere Tauern. South of Niedere Tauern, minor snowfall is expected during the night, the daytime hours will be mostly sunny. At 2000 m: -2 degrees.

On Friday the next warm front will pass through bringing gray skies but only minor precipitation. Avalanche danger will remain low.