Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

Wet-snow problem plus snowdrifts at high altitudes: caution urged

Wet-snow problem plus snowdrifts at high altitudes: caution urged

Avalanche danger is low. In steep terrain, wet loose-snow avalanches can trigger, small-to-medium, on steep grassy slopes glide snow slides are still possible. At high altitudes, some snowdrift accumulations are sometimes prone to triggering, mostly in extended W/N facing slopes, behind abrupt drops in the terrain and in steep entries.

The fresh snow from last week has been able to settle, the most recent snowfall is sticky above 1400 m. As temperatures rise again, together with rain impact, the snowpack forfeits its firmness. Only in very high altitude zones are there still trigger-sensitive snowdrifts.

The latest significant high-low pressure front is receding to the west, from the south mild but instable air masses are coming our way. Friday will bring variable conditions, SE winds along the Northern Alps will disperse the clouds somewhat. On the south side of the Alps, peaks will be shrouded in fog. In the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms will develop and bring showers. Winds will be light to moderate from S/SE. Totes Gebirge over Dachstein to the northern flank of the Tauern will be warmest: at 2000 m, +4 degrees, at 1500 m +9 degrees. At the rimline ranges temperatures are slightly lower: 0-4 degrees. Saturday will be the most stable weather day of the week: bright skies, mild, zero-degree level will ascend to just below 3000 m.

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