Hochschwab Mountains

Increase in avalanche danger during the day changes

The snowpack can consolidate on a clear night. A surface crust forms on the surface. However, it quickly softens again with sunlight and warming. In shady, higher areas, there are large crystals in the lower snow layering in some places, which act as a possible weak layer. The deglaciation is progressing rapidly.

The sunny and mild weather will continue on Saturday. The wind will be mostly weak to moderate with peak wind speeds of 20 to 40 km/h. At an altitude of 2000 metres, temperatures will be between +4 degrees and +7 degrees.

The north-westerly wind will pick up again on the eastern edge of the Alps on Sunday. A few wet chutes may break loose on the sunny slopes.

Increase in avalanche danger during the day changes

The avalanche danger is assessed as low. Small wet slides cannot be ruled out from terrain that has not yet been unloaded. These can detach themselves or be triggered by a small additional load from people and are usually small to medium in size.