Avalanche forecast

Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps

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Avalanche danger

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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Wet snow requires caution. Wind slabs are to be avoided.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • All elevations

  • Wind slab

    • Above 1,800 m

Avalanche Activity

Wet snow requires caution. Wind slabs are to be avoided.

As the penetration by moisture increases more frequent wet and gliding avalanches are possible. The wind slabs of the last few days can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.

Snowpack Structure

As a consequence of the strong to storm force northwesterly wind, snow drift accumulations formed during the last few days. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly together, in particular on shady slopes. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced over a wide area. The spring-like weather conditions on Thursday will give rise to gradual and thorough wetting of the snowpack.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)

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