Ybbstaler Alpen

Consider persistent weak layer problems in the northern sector at high altitudes. Isolated loose snow slides.

Consider persistent weak layer problems in the northern sector at high altitudes. Isolated loose snow slides.

The avalanche risk is low. At high altitudes above the tree line, there is still a persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector, especially in shady gullies and bowls. Small to medium-sized slab avalanches can occur in a few places under heavy additional load. Avalanche prone locations are mainly in the transition from little to more snow. Occasionally, small wet loose snow slides are still possible, especially during rain showers. However, many areas have already been cleared. Small gliding avalanches can also occur on steep grassy slopes.

Due to the very mild weather phase, the snow surface is quickly soft and moist in the morning. The melt-freeze crust can last longer in shady high altitudes. The old snowpack here is unfavourably structured and weakened in places with crusts and embedded faceted crystals. There is little snow below 1500 metres. On steep grassy slopes and forest embankments with larger snow reserves, the entire snowpack can start gliding snow.

The evening and night into Tuesday will be free of precipitation with mostly few clouds in the sky. A few patches of fog could spread over the valleys. On Tuesday, sunshine will initially predominate. From midday, however, the first cumulus clouds will form, which may bring the odd rain shower until the evening. The temperature at an altitude of 1500 metres will be between 1 and 4 degrees. Winds will be weak to moderate with gusts of around 30 km/h from the south-east to west. The snowfall level will be around 1600 metres above sea level.

On Wednesday, it will be slightly changeable again with rain or snow showers in the afternoon. The snowfall level is between 1500 and 2000 metres. High pressure will prevail from Thursday. The avalanche danger remains low.