Avalanche forecast

Hochschwab Mountains

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Consider snowdrift in higher altitudes!

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 1,900 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Consider snowdrift in higher altitudes!

Moderate avalanche danger above 1.900 m. Caution in the beginning of gullies and bowls above 1.900 m in the eastern and northern sectors. Slab avalanches are possible with high additional loads. Spontaneous small wet snow avalanches (if base is on leaflayer) are possible in medium altitudes due to warming.

Snowpack Structure

During the last 24 hours 10 to 15 cm new snow in the northern region (Nordstau). Wind gusts drifted the snow to high altitudes. Fresh drift snow covers surface hoar or soft snow layers in the northern sector. Due to sunlight and warming the snowcover looses its strength. In the area of Hochschwab and Veitsch it rained up to around 1.400 m. There the snow is thoroughly moist.

Weather Forecast

Tuesday will be predominantly sunny. Partially vivid winds from northwest which is decreasing. Generally mild temperatures, in 2.000 m around 0 - 3 degrees.

Tendency

Decreasing danger of slab avalanches.

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

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