Ankogel-Hochalm Group

A treacherous avalanche situation will prevail. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

A treacherous avalanche situation will prevail. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Distinct weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants. In addition the fresh wind slabs are very easily triggered. Avalanches can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and natural avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are therefore difficult to recognise. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Individual natural avalanches are not entirely ruled out. Caution and restraint are recommended.

In some regions 15 to 25 cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday. This applies in particular on the Main Alpine Ridge and to the south. Up to 10 cm of snow will fall. The new snow and wind slabs will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies especially on west, north and east facing slopes.

The avalanche conditions remain treacherous.