Mürztal Alps

Generally low danger but snowdrift patches at summit level

Generally low danger but snowdrift patches at summit level

Avalanche danger is low in general. Near ridges and behind discontinuities in the terrain, thin snowdrift patches have formed which can be triggered even by 1 person, but only small releases are generated.

The fresh snow from the weekend was transported to E/S facing slopes and on Tuesday, when winds shift, will be transported eastwards to west-facing slopes. The snowdrift accumulations are small. On E/S facing slopes they cover patches of loose fresh snow. On west-facing slopes the fresh drifts lie deposited atop surface hoar. Both of these are potential weak layers. The old snowpack beneath them is compact, without marked weak layers.

Following a night of clear skies, heavy cloud cover will move in from the southeast on Tuesday morning. The summits will be shrouded in clouds, visibility will be reduced and a bit of light snowfall is possible. At 2000 m: between -8 and -10 degrees. Strong easterly winds will arise during the course of the day.

Wednesday will bring cold but sunny weather, accompanied by strong southerly winds. Avalanche danger will remain low.