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Caution: weak layers in old snowpack can trigger in isolated cases

Caution: weak layers in old snowpack can trigger in isolated cases

Avalanches can be triggered in the weak layers by one sole skier in some places, particularly on W/N/E facing slopes. Danger zones occur mostly in transitions from shallow to deeper snow, e.g. at entry points into gullies and bowls, a on very steep shady slopes above 2200m. In isolated cases avalanches can reach medium size. Attention must be given to the dangers of being swept along and forced to take a fall.

More than anywhere else along the Italian border, some snowfall is anticipated. The snowpack is highly diverse even over small areas. Below 1700m there is hardly any snow on the ground. Inside the snowpack are faceted expansively metamorphosed weak layers, especially on W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m. The snowpack is moist below 2000m.

On Thursday, only brief bright spells with some sunshine, all in all the clouds will dominate, and visibility often be limited by fog. In isolated cases, summit will be in the clear for a brief time. Winds will be light. Temperatures varying, rising for short interims. At 2000m: 0 degrees at midday; at 3000m: -7 degrees. On Thursday night, snowfall and plummeting temperatures. Source: GeoSphere Austria

On Thursday-to-Friday, rising avalanche danger due to fresh snowfall and wind