Avalanche forecast

Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

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Highlights

Fresh fallen snow

Avalanche problems

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Avalanche Activity

Fresh fallen snow

Avalanche danger is low. Naturally triggered avalanches are possible on extremely steep slopes due to the fresh snow. In the Wechsel region, fresh snowdrift accumulations will be generated during the daytime, this is where the danger zones lie.

Snowpack Structure

Depending on altitude, 10-30 cm of fresh snow is expected, deposited atop a wet snowpack surface or on a melt-freeze crust. The fundament is stable. Bonding to the snowpack is insufficient. Bare ground will again be covered with wet snow.

Weather Synopsis

On Thursday, winter is returning. Peaks will be shrouded in dense cloud, persistent rainfall and snowfall is expected, the snowfall level will fluctuate around 1000 m. Northerly moderate winds. At 2000 m: -5 degrees.

Tendency

On Friday, the summits again veiled in dense clouds, visibility much reduced. Northerly air current, clouds will accumulate along the Main Alpine Ridge where there will be persistent and heavy snowfall. Avalanche danger levels will increase.

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

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