Lower Tauern South

Wet-snow problem. Glide-snow problem.

Wet-snow problem. Glide-snow problem.

Avalanche danger is MODERATE. In very-to-extremely steep terrain (>40°), naturally triggered small-to-medium sized avalanches can release, mostly wet-snow, but some dry-snow and loose-snow or glide-snow avalanches (also hillsides). Winter sports enthusiasts can trigger a slab or loose-snow avalanche by large additional loading, esp. on east-facing slopes.

Fresh snow, snowdrifts and old snow - insofar as it exists - has bonded well and settled. The snow is wet or at least moist/sticky up to high altitudes and heavy.

On Monday, poor visibility, clouds and fog will dominate. Over midday some bright intervals and sunshine are possible, diffuse radiation will be intense, a bit of rainfall or snowfall is possible, snowfall level at 1500 m. At 2000 m: -2 degrees; at 3000 m: -8 degrees. Winds will be light, moderate northerly winds on the Main Alpine Ridge will be noticeable.

No significant change to start with. We are waiting for nights of clear skies and firn snow.