Pollein and Saint-Marcel

In all aspects a little snow is lying.

In all aspects a little snow is lying.

As a consequence of new snow and a moderate southerly wind, small wind slabs formed on Tuesday in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. These are lying on weak layers in particular on shady slopes. Especially on very steep slopes the avalanches can be triggered in the faceted old snow. In isolated cases they are medium-sized and can be released in some cases even by a single winter sport participant, in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example on extremely steep slopes. Some mostly small dry snow slides and avalanches are possible as a consequence of solar radiation. This applies in particular on extremely steep slopes at intermediate and high altitudes.

10 to 20 cm of snow, but less in some localities, fell on Tuesday above approximately 1200 m. Weak layers exist in the old snowpack on shady slopes. The snowpack is unfavourably layered. The new snow and wind slabs of Tuesday are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on shady slopes at intermediate and high altitudes. This snow is bonding only slowly with the old snowpack. As a consequence of rising temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface at the weekend. At intermediate and high altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. At low and intermediate altitudes only a little snow is now lying. The numerous rocks hidden by the recent snow are the main danger.

On Friday it will be mostly sunny.