Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

Some fresh snowdrifts on east-facing slopes

Some fresh snowdrifts on east-facing slopes

Avalanche danger continues to be LOW. Danger zones are found only in isolated cases near ridgelines. Slab avalanches are possible on north and east-facing slopes by large additional loading. Small to medium sized avalanches are possible.

Snow depths in this region have persisted at below average levels The shallow amount of fresh snow blanketed the old snowpack which is poorly layered. Some grass-covered slopes have been covered with fresh snow. At high altitudes there are older snowdrifts on north-facing slopes which have been able to settle somewhat. Due to icy-cold NW winds in the Wechsel region, fresh snowdrifts are expected on east-facing slopes.

Thursday: heavy cloud from the start, most higher peaks in fog, poor visibility. Some light snowfall which will slacken off in the afternoon. A strong, icy-cold NW wind which will disperse some of the clouds on the southern flank of the Alps in afternoon. At 2000 m at midday: -11 degrees. Also on Friday, weather conditions in the mountains will be instable. Along the rimline ranges some sunny intervals are possible. The winds will ease, but still be strong and icy-cold, temperatures will drop anothern notch: -12 degrees at 2000 m.

It will remain cold, avalanche danger levels are not expected to change.