Schladming Tauern South

Be aware of the persistent weak layer problem at high altitudes!

Be aware of the persistent weak layer problem at high altitudes!

The avalanche danger is rated as moderate above 1800 metres. Wet loose snow avalanches from slopes that have not yet been discharged are still possible. There is still a persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector: in very steep gullies and bowls on the shady slopes, triggering of dry slab avalanches is possible with large additional loads.

The snowpack loses firmness in the morning. The snowpack has settled. Up to the high altitudes, the snowpack became wet or moist or hard, depending on the aspect. The kinetic metamorphism (persistent weak layer problem) is still weakening the snowpack on the northern slopes of the higher elevations.

Early in the evening, the cumulonimbus clouds start to gather again. There are no clouds through the night until Thursday. On Thursday, the Styrian mountains are characterised by excellent leisure weather. With mostly cloudless conditions, it is bright and sunny all day long and visibility is very good, especially above 1500 metres.

High pressure will continue to ensure bright, sunny and dry conditions in the days that follow. At the weekend, however, Saharan dust could cause noticeable cloudiness.