Nock Mountains

Isolated danger zones

Isolated danger zones

Low avalanche danger.Small fresh snowdrift patches on very steep (>35°) N/E slopes above 2000 m can be triggered in isolated places. Trigger-sensitive increases with ascending altitude. Most danger zones are near ridgelines and are easily recognised. Caution in terrain where falls are possible.On steep grassy slopes small slide-snow avalanches continue to be possible, particularly below 2400 m

The old snow has settled and consolidated since Sunday, due to higher temperatures and solar radiation. On Monday night, 10-15 cm of fresh snow is anticipated, accompanied by strong NW winds. Fresh snowdrift accumulations will be generated, deposited on wind-protected shady slopes where they will be prone to triggering. Snow depths are highly varied. Below 1800 m there is not much snow on the ground.

On Tuesday, heavy clouds will shroud the summits in fog, reduce visibility severely, light snowfall from place to place. In the Nockberge, adequate visibility from the start. During the course of the day, visibility will improve, sunny weather will prevail. Winds initially brisk to strong from the west, slackening off later on. At 2000 m: -5 degrees; at 3000 m, -10 degrees.

Fresh snowdrift accumulations are consolidating. Low avalanche danger continues.