Nock Mountains

Very few avalanche prone locations. Persistent weak layer.

Very few avalanche prone locations. Persistent weak layer.

Avalanche danger is LOW. Isolated danger zones exist in extremely steep gullies, on very steep slopes where the snow is shallow, particularly in extended northern aspects and on east-facing slopes. Potential trigger points lie in transitions from shallow to deeper snow and in rimline zones where the snow is shallow. Triggering is unlikely, needs large additional loading. Potential avalanches can grow to medium-to-large size.

A settled and stable old snowpack dominates. Atop of it there is a thin layer of fresh snow, somewhat wind-impacted though without large snowdrift accumulations having been generated. Long-enduring soft layers of faceted crystals inside the snowpack are currently not a threat.

Sunday will bring clear skies, outstanding mountain weather with but a few cirrus clouds in the morning. Winds will be light to moderate. Temperatures will rise. At 2000 m: -3 to 0 degrees. On Monday, excellent backcountry touring weather, sunny and clear. Winds from south-to-east will intensify slightly. At 2000m: 0 degrees.

Initially no significant change is expected before the next round of snowfall arrives on Tuesday.