Dachstein, Gosaukamm

Weak layers in persistent weak snow and partly wet snow problem!

Weak layers in persistent weak snow and partly wet snow problem!

The avalanche risk is moderate at high and medium altitudes. Due to the still existing old snow problem, there are avalanche prone locations on steep terrain, especially in the higher on shady slopes. Slab avalanches can still be triggered here in a few places in the terrain by low additional loads. Damp to wet loose snow or slab avalanches are possible from steep, undischarged terrain. Medium-sized avalanches are generally possible. If deeper layers are also affected, they can occasionally become large.

The snowpack has settled significantly. Nevertheless, there is a weak foundation, especially at high altitudes and on shady slopes, due to the kinetic metamorphism and, in some cases, weak layers in older snow packs. The snow surface varies greatly depending on altitude, aspect and outgoing longwave radiation during the night. Low-lying areas are often bare. At medium elevations, the snow depths have already decreased significantly on the sunny slopes.

Sunday will be mostly cloudy, but brief sunny spells will be possible, especially in the morning. A few light showers are possible, from around 1700 metres as snow. Visibility will be limited at times at high altitudes in the Alps. The wind will blow mainly weakly from different directions. At 1500 m around 4 degrees, at 2000 m around 0 degrees. Monday will begin with widespread clouds. Gradually it may clear up. The sun will shine through at times. The wind will be weak. At 1500 m 5 degrees, at 2000 m 1 degree.

No significant change in the avalanche situation.