Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

Slight increase in avalanche danger in the course of the day. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants.

Slight increase in avalanche danger in the course of the day. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants.

As the day progresses the likelihood of moist and wet avalanches being released will increase a little. This applies in all aspects in particular below approximately 2400 m, as well as on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. These avalanche prone locations are rare and are difficult to recognise. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be quite good. The surface of the snowpack has frozen to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will soften during the day. The snowpack will be wet all the way through. This applies in all aspects at low and intermediate altitudes, as well as on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially on shady slopes at elevated altitudes.

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced. The avalanche danger will already be elevated in the early morning. This applies in particular below approximately 2400 m.