Avalanche forecast

Osterhorn Group,Gamsfeld Group

LWD Salzburg
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,300 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,300 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Heed signs of wind

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

Heed signs of wind

Avalanche danger above 1300 m is MODERATE, below that altitude danger is LOW. Danger zones for slab avalanches occur especially near ridgelines, especially in E/S/SW facing terrain shady steep terrain and in steep gullies and leeward bowls. A slab of small to medium size can be triggered by large additional loading, e.g. by a fall on your descent.

Snowpack Structure

The heavy snowfall of recent days has settled somewhat. Above the treeline, the NW winds generated new drifts on Saturday in ridgeline terrain which constitutes a potential weak layer for the very loose fresh snow which was deposited on top of it.

Weather Synopsis

Wednesday will be very sunny following early morning fogbanks on the valley floors. Excellent visibility in the dry winter air. Winds will be light. At 2000 m: -1 degree. On Thursday, initially still sunshine, but visibility will deteriorate from the north gradually. Light snowfall in the northern regions in the afternoon. At 2000 m: -7 degrees.

Tendency

Little change is expected.

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

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