Avalanche forecast

Gailtal Alps West

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,900 m
3 · Considerable
Below 1,900 m
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

UPDATE: considerable avalanche danger

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 1,900 m

  • New snow

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

UPDATE: considerable avalanche danger

Due to snowfall, likelihood of slab avalanches above 1900m rising significantly, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy. triggerable by persons. Where snowfall is heaviest natural triggerings possible. Mediium-sized releases are possible. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning. On extremely steep S/SW/W facing slopes, increasingly frequent mostly small loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in afternoon in case of extended bright intervals. Pay attention to the runout zones.

Snowpack Structure

Much more snow has fallen than was anticipated. Since Wednesday above 1400m: 20-35 cm of fresh snow, tonight another 15-30 cm is expected above 1600m. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 1900m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. South-facing slopes and terrain below 1900m: atop a crust.

Weather Forecast

On Friday, cloudy weather, snow showers will pass through. The peaks will mostly be shrouded in fog and clouds. Sunny intervals will be the exception, more likely in afternoon. Winds light from south to southwest. At 2000m: -6 degrees. Source: GeoSphere

Tendency

Due to sustained snowfall, likelihood of triggering continues to increase

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Carinthia, lawinen.report (CC BY 4.0)

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