Avalanche forecast

Mürzsteg Alps

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Highlights

Some fresh snow

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

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Avalanche Activity

Some fresh snow

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

Snowpack Structure

Prior to this bout of precipitation, snow depths in this region were extremely below average, the ground was often bare of snow. Only in high altitude zones was the old snow able to persist. The old snowpack is layer in extremely unfavourable ways. Some grass-covered slopes have been covered with fresh snow.

Weather Synopsis

On Tuesday night a bit of rainfall/snowfall is anticipated. Wednesday: the snowfall will taper off in the morning. In the afternoon clouds will disperse and some sunshine is expected. Westerly winds will reach speeds of 30-50 km/hr. At 2000 m: -8 degrees.

Tendency

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

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

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