Nock Mountains

Favourable situation widespread

Favourable situation widespread

The small fresh snowdrift masses of the last few days can be triggered even by one single winter sports enthusiast. The generally easily-recognized danger zones are found particularly on north and east ridgeline slopes above about 2400 m. Avalanches remain small-sized. The danger of being swept along and forced to take a fall in case of a release in extremely steep (>40°) terrain outweighs that of being buried in snow masses.

Some fresh snow and westerly wind have formed small, new snowdrift accumulations since Tuesday night. They are occasionally prone to triggering, esp. on north and east-facing ridgeline slopes at high altitude where the snowdrifts have been depositeed atop a loos surface of faceted crystals. In outlying terrain, still too little snow on the ground. Ski tours will meet up with rocks.

Wednesday: from the start, visibility is limited due to heavy cloud, although some sunshine is expected along the Main Alpine Ridge. Winds will be moderate from the west near summit level. At 2000 m: -8 to -6 degrees; at 3000 m, -13 degrees. Thursday: very sunny from the start. Only a few cloudbanks in the valleys will limit visibility. No precipitation. Westerly winds at summit level along the Main Alpine Ridge will be moderate. At 2000 m: -7 degrees; at 3000 m: -13 degrees.

Avalanche danger remains low: Danger Level 1.