Avalanche forecast

Nock Mountains

LWD Salzburg
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Avalanche danger

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1 · Low
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Highlights

Generally low danger

Avalanche problems

  • Gliding snow

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Weather Forecast

On Tuesday night, clear skies. On Wednesday morning still sunshine and good visibility. As of midday clouds moving in from the northwest, summits should stay in the cleare. Strong westerly winds up to 60 km/hr. At 2000 m: 0 degrees.

Tendency

The gliding snow problem will persist. Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.

Avalanche Activity

Generally low danger

Avalanche danger is generally low. Latent danger of glide-snow avalanches persists on steep grass-covered slopes, possible at any time of day or night, mostly small releases, on sunny slopes up to 2600 m. Avoid zones below glide cracks.

Snowpack Structure

Springtime conditions with firn snow, depending on hour of day and aspect. The snowpack is compact and thoroughly wet up to 2000 m, on sunny slopes up to 2600 m, wet down to the ground. Clouds will get heavier as day progresses, making diffuse light in the afternoon. Beneath 1300 m there is hardly any snow on the ground.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)

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