Lower Tauern North

Loss of firmness in case of solar radiation

Loss of firmness in case of solar radiation

Avalanche danger is LOW in early morning, then rises to MODERATE. In sun-drenched steep terrain small-to-medium wet loose-snow avalanches are possible in some spots, either naturally or skier-caused. Also glide-snow avalanches (medium to large) are possible in steep grassy terrain at any time of day or night.

The snowpack is generally encrusted, often capable of bearing loads and softens up with varying swiftness, depending on steepness and aspect. On steep sunny slopes the snowpack loses its firmness. On very steep grassy slopes the snowpack is sliding in entirety over the ground. Beneath the superficial melt-freeze crusts there are faceted soft layers (persistent weak layer) but these are currently unlikely to trigger.

On Saturday night, clear skies, although foehn wind will hamper the cooling. During the daytime on Sunday, unimpaired sunshine, strong southerly winds (30-50 km/hr). At 2000 m: -5 to -2 degrees. On Monday following a night of clear skies, unimpaired sunshine, top visibility, extremely dry air. Initially, winds will be moderate to strong from the south, later on they will slacken off and shift to northeasterly. At 2000 m: -1 to +1 degree.

Due to very dry air, delayed loss of firmness and only a slight daytime danger cycle on Monday.