Avalanche forecast

Lower Tauern Central

LWD Salzburg
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Avalanche danger

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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Main problem: weak layers in old snow at high altitudes

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • Below 2,400 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Main problem: weak layers in old snow at high altitudes

Avalanche danger levels are moderate. Avalanches can be triggered even by minimum additional loading in some places above 2200m. Danger zones occur particularly in transitions from shallow to deep snow in all aspects. Avalanches can be medium-sized. Glide-snow avalanches can trigger at any time of day or night. Circumvent zones below glide cracks.

Snowpack Structure

At night on sunny slopes and at low altitudes, a melt-freeze crust can form which then softens during the course of the day. The fresh snow has been transported far-reachingly. Exposed ridges and crests are windblown, gullies and bowls are filled to the brim even at the forest rims. The most recent snowfall has settled well. Above 2200m the snowpack layering is generally unfavorable with several weak layers of faceted crystals. The entire snowpack can glide over steep rock plates or grassy slopes.

Weather Forecast

Nocturnal skies will be star-studded. Winds will be light. On Monday, outstanding visibility, splendid weather with lots of sunshine, only a light to moderate W/NW wind. At 2000m: +3 degrees; at 3000m: -3 degrees.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)

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