Avalanche forecast

Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

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Avalanche danger

All elevations
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Wind slabs and gliding snow are to be avoided.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above treeline
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • All elevations
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Wind slabs and gliding snow are to be avoided.

As a consequence of new snow and a storm force northwesterly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in the last few days especially in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh and older wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence above the tree line. These can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in all aspects above the tree line. Avalanches are medium-sized. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. Isolated gliding avalanches are possible. Caution is to be exercised on cut and grassy slopes at low altitude. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.

Snowpack Structure

The new snow and wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering above the tree line. This also applies in areas close to the tree line. The new snow and wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers on wind-protected shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The rain gave rise to moistening of the snowpack at low altitude.

Tendency

The weather conditions will bring about a slight decrease in the avalanche danger.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)

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