Osterhorn Group,Gamsfeld Group Avalanche Forecast

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Highlights

Low avalanche danger

Avalanche problems

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Avalanche Activity

Low avalanche danger

Avalanche danger is low. The fresh snowdrift masses are too small and the snowpack too shallow for burying someone in snow. Heed the risks of taking a fall.

Snowpack Structure

A bit of fresh snow and snowdrifts lie deposited atop a shallow old snowpack. The snow often fell on bare ground.

Weather Synopsis

On Tuesday night, an additional 5 cm of fresh snow is expected. On Wednesday the snow showers will taper off, visibility will improve, a bit of sunshine is expected. Towards evening the snow showers will become more frequent. Winds will be mostly light. At 2000 m: -8 degrees; at 3000 m: -15 degrees. On Thursday, reduced visibility due to fog, bright intervals will be seldom. Intermittent light snowfall. Winds will be moderate to strong from west to north. At 2000 m: -11 degrees; at 3000 m: -17 degrees.

Tendency

Slow increase in avalanche danger.

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

Avalanche danger