Nock Mountains

Low avalanche danger

Low avalanche danger

Only isolated danger zones for slab avalanches on extremely steep (>40°) shady slopes in summit and ridgeline zones, releases small, outweighed by the risks of taking a fall. Also small wet loose snow avalanches possible due to milder temperatures and solar radiation.

The snowpack is generally wet down to the ground. Isolated snowdrifts are prone to triggering on high-altitude shady slopes, otherwise the snowpack is stable. Often a melt-freeze crust has formed. Due to higher temperatures and intermittent radiation, the snowpack will soften during the daytime.

Wednesday morning: dense clouds, some rain/snow (snow above 800-1000m) in the Northern Alps. In the Tauern the snowfall level is higher. In the Nockberge it will probably remain dry. In the afternoon, conditions improving, a bit of sunshine. Winds light-to-moderate, sometimes brisk, from W/NW. At 2000 m: from -5 rising to -1 degree; at 3000 m: from -12 to -8 degrees.

Thursday: little change. A bit of snowfall in the morning, clouds will disperse in the afternoon. Somewhat milder, which will regain some firmness for the snowpack. Isolated wet loose-snow slides possible, also glide-snow avalanches are a threat.