Ankogel-Hochalm Group

Wet snow represents the main danger. As a consequence of the rain wet avalanches are to be expected at any time.

Wet snow represents the main danger. As a consequence of the rain wet avalanches are to be expected at any time.

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will already be elevated in the early morning. This applies on very steep sunny slopes in particular below approximately 2800 m, as well as in all aspects below approximately 2500 m. As a consequence of the rain, the likelihood of avalanches being released will increase especially on steep shady slopes below approximately 2500 m. Avalanches can in isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m. These places are difficult to recognise. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. Avalanches can reach medium size. In addition the fresh wind slabs in high Alpine regions are prone to triggering in some cases, especially adjacent to ridgelines. These are mostly small.

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be severely restricted. The surface of the snowpack will cool hardly at all during the overcast night and will soften quickly. This applies on very steep sunny slopes in particular below approximately 2800 m, as well as in all aspects below approximately 2500 m. Some rain will fall. These weather conditions will give rise to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.

The danger of wet avalanches will persist.