Dachstein, Gosaukamm

Be aware of the persistent weak layer problem!

Be aware of the persistent weak layer problem!

The avalanche risk is predominantly moderate above 1800 metres. There are still avalanche prone locations on shady slopes in steep terrain. Here and at the transition from little to more snow, isolated slab avalanches can be triggered by mostly large additional loads. Individual spontaneous wet snow avalanches are possible from unloaded steep slopes.

The snowpack firms overnight, initially crust can form on the surface, but is otherwise moist up to high altitudes, and also wet on sunny slopes. It then loses firmness with incoming radiation. The snow base, fundament remains high up and weakened on the shady slopes due to the kinetic metamorphism. Low and sunny slopes in the middle are bare.

The mainly friendly mountain weather will continue on Sunday. A few harmless, high clouds will pass through during the day. Sahara dust is still an issue, visibility is hazy. Weak southerly wind. At 1500 metres around 6 degrees, at 2000 metres around 3 degrees. On Monday, dense clouds and short sunny spells will alternate. Visibility will therefore change: In the morning, visibility will be mostly limited, sunny spells will become more frequent in the afternoon. A noticeable southerly wind will blow at first. Temperatures at 1500 metres will be around 4 degrees, at 2000 metres around 1 degree.

Little change.