Avalanche forecast

Avalanche forecast

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,900 m
3 · Considerable
Below 1,900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Rising danger

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 1,900 m

Avalanche Activity

Rising danger

As snowfall intensifies, likelihood of slab avalanches above 1900m rising significantl, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy. triggerable by persons. Where snwofall is heaviest natural triggerings possible.. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning.

Snowpack Structure

Since Wednesday above 1600m: 10-15 cm of fresh snow, tonight anothern 15-30 cm is expected, locally more. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 1900m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. South-facing slopes and terrain below 1900m: atop a crust.

Weather Forecast

On Thursday, dense clouds and fog, snowfall into the morning hours. Moderate northerly winds (30 km/hr), temperatures dropping. At 2000m: -4 degrees. Source: GeoSphere

Tendency

Natural triggerings will recede

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Carinthia, lawinen.report (CC BY 4.0)