Nockberge South

There is little snow on the ground. Danger zones occur in gullies and bowls on shady slopes.

There is little snow on the ground. Danger zones occur in gullies and bowls on shady slopes.

Over the last few days, most shallow snowdrifts have accumulated in gullies and bowls. These can be triggered by large additional loading in isolated cases above 1800m, the releases will mostly require large additional loading in order to trigger. Avalanche releases will be small-sized. Apart from the risks of being buried in snow masses, the danger of being swept along and being forced to take a fall also require consideration.

Above 1800m the snowdrift accumulations cover a weak old snowpack on shady slopes. The old snowpack is often expansively metamorphosed, with faceted crystals. The snowpack is highly irregular even over small areas. I At all altitudes there is too little snow on the ground for this juncture of the season. Regionally, there is too little snow for snow sports.

High-pressure conditions will prevail, leading to radiantly sunny weather in the mountains. Outstanding visibility, winds still moderate, temperatures rising in the mountains. At 2000m: at midday +1 degree; at 1000m: +5 degrees.

Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.