Avalanche forecast

Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

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Avalanche danger

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Highlights

Low avalanche danger, but danger of falling

Avalanche problems

  • Favourable situation

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Snowpack Structure

Due to rising temperatures then subsequent cooling, the snowpack has regained firmness. At high altitudes it is hard and icy, at intermediate altitudes moist-to-wet.

Weather Forecast

The airstream is shifting to northwesterly, cooler air masses are moving in, including cloudbanks and intermittent sunshine. Nevertheless, one more day will remain dry, with light winds. At 2000 m: +1 degrees.

Avalanche Activity

Low avalanche danger, but danger of falling

Avalanche danger is generally low. On high-altitude east-facing slopes there are isolated snowdrift patches. Isolated wet slides possible in Gurktal and Seetal Alps.

Tendency

South of the Mur/Mürz rift, sunshine to start with, slowly becoming overcast. At midday from the north, light snowfall will set in, intensifying somewhat in the afternoon. Snowfall level will drop from 1500 m down to 1000 m by evening. In the rimline ranges, only isolated snow and sleet showers. Due to the precipitation the NW winds in northern regions will intensify. At 2000 m at midday: -2 degrees, subsequently getting much colder. Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.

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

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