Nock Mountains

Superficially moistened snowpack, otherwise few triggerable spots for avalanches

Superficially moistened snowpack, otherwise few triggerable spots for avalanches

Avalanche danger is LOW. In shallow-snow transitions from little to lots of snow, e.g. gullies, behind steep protruberances, in a few places in extremely steep, shady terrain an avalanche could be triggered by large additional loading (stomping, falling) due to the persistent weak layer.

The snowpack shows signs of storm-strength wintery winds and a long phase of dryness. The surfaces are often melt-freeze encrusted or hardened, snow depths vary widely. Above the treeline the terrain is windblown. In the old snow are soft layers of faceted crystals which can be triggered only in isolated cases in outlying terrain.

On Saturday following a night of frequently clear skies, sunshine until afternoon; thereafter convective cloud will make itself noticeable, the peaks can temporarily disappear in fog. At 2000 m: -5 to -3 degrees. The SE winds can reach 40 km/hr. On Saturday night, clear skies. But southerly foehn wind will hamper the cooling. During the daytime on Sunday, sunshine will often be unimpaired, amid strong southerly winds (40-60 km/hr). At 2000 m: -6 to -3 degrees.On Sunday in the foehn-influenced regions, swift loss of firmness and the naturally triggered avalanches will be launched early in the day.

No change is anticipated.