Avalanche forecast

Evaluate snowdrift accumulations with caution

Evaluate snowdrift accumulations with caution

As a result of fresh snow and moderate-velocity winds from varying directions, mostly shallow snowdrift accumulations were generated in ridgeline zones on Friday which are prone to triggering. These drifts can be easily triggered especially on NW/N/NE facing slopes above 1600m, or else glide away naturally. Releases will generally be small-sized.

Particularly along the Slovenian border, 5-10 cm of fresh snowfall was registered, locally more. The fresh snowdrift accumulations from Friday were deposited atop an unfavorable old snowpack surface above 1600m, particularly on NW/N/NE facing slopes. The old snowpack is expansively metamorphosed, full of faceted crystals. The snowpack is highly varied, even over small areas. There is too little snow on the ground at all altitudes for this juncture of the season.

On Saturday morning, radiantly sunny weather will prevail with outstanding visibility and a few cirrus clouds at high altitudes. In the afternoon, dense clouds will move in from the west above summit level, partially hampering the sun, but it will remain dry with good visibility. Winds will be mostly light to moderate from the southwest. At 3000m: rising to -11 degrees; at 2000m: maximum -7 degrees.

Avalanche danger levels will diminish