Avalanche forecast

Lechtal Alps East

LWD Tirol
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Avalanche danger

Above treeline
2 · Moderate
Below treeline
1 · Low
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Highlights

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above treeline
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Avalanches can in some places be released easily, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase.

Snowpack Structure

The snowpack is unfavourably layered. In its middle, the snowpack is weak and its surface consists of surface hoar. The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be moist at low altitude. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.

Tendency

Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by individual winter sport participants.

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

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