Hochschwab Mountains

Low avalanche danger, isolated weak layers in old snow

Low avalanche danger, isolated weak layers in old snow

Avalanche danger in Styria is low. In backcountry terrain, old snowdrift accumulations on east-facing slopes require caution, naturally triggered releases cannot be ruled out. Caution also behind protruberances where drifts have been deposited. At intermediate altitudes on sunny slopes, wet slides and glide-snow avalanches are possible during the afternoon.

Due to dropping temperatures the snowpack surface is regaining firmness at high altitude. At intermediate altitude the snow is wet and often rotten.

From the east some clouds will move in during early morning, a bit of rainfall is possible. In the morning more sunshine is anticipated, especially in the western regions. Most sunshine in Ausseer Land. At 2000 m: -6 degree, SE winds at 50 km/hr. On Sunday it will be sunny. It will remain cool.

No significant change in avalanche danger is expected.