Hochschwab Mountains

Persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector!

Persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector!

The avalanche risk is low. Wet loose snow avalanches cannot be ruled out in isolated cases on extremely steep terrain. In the Gurk and Seetal Alps, the triggering of a snow avalanche in the northern sector on extremely steep slopes cannot be ruled out.

The snowpack will gain some firmness during the night. In the northern sector, there is still a persistent weak layer problem in the Niedere Tauern, in the Hochschwab area but also in the Gruk and Seetal Alps above 1800 metres. Floating snow is weakening the snow layering.

Early in the evening, the cumulonimbus clouds start to gather again. There are no clouds through the night until Thursday. On Thursday, the Styrian mountains are characterised by excellent leisure weather. With mostly cloudless conditions, it will be bright and sunny all day long and visibility will be very good, especially above 1500 metres. The temperature at an altitude of 1500 metres is between 0 and 6 degrees. The temperature at an altitude of 1000 metres is between 3 and 10 degrees. Moderate winds with gusts around 30 km/h from south to north.

High pressure will continue to ensure bright, sunny and dry conditions in the days that follow. At the weekend, however, Saharan dust could cause noticeable clouding of the air. Avalanche risk remains the same.