Lower Tauern South

Fresh snowdrifts at high altitudes + Daytime danger cycle

Fresh snowdrifts at high altitudes + Daytime danger cycle

Avalanche danger above 2000 m is MODERATE all day long, below that altitude the danger rises from LOW to MODERATE. Moist and wet superficial loose-snow avalanches (small-to-medium sized) will become more frequent during the day due to solar radiation, depending on aspect and altitude. They can be triggered by one sole skier in extremely steep terrain. At high altitudes near ridges, particularly in extended E/S aspects, small snowdrifts have been generated. A slab (small-to-medium) can be triggered by the weight of one person in some places. The snowdrifts are easily recognized. Their frequency increases with ascending altitude. Isolated glide-snow avalanches (small-to-medium) can release on very steep grassy slopes.

Atop a compact, moist old snowpack, mostly topped by a melt-freeze crust, 20-50 cm of snow have been deposited over the last few days. The fresh snow is generally well bonded with the old snowpack. At high altitudes the snow evidences high wind impact.

On Monday, mostly dry weather, lots of sunshine, good visibility. Moderate westerly winds. Temperatures will rise during the day, at 2000 m from -10 to -4 degrees; at 3000 m: -12 degrees. On Tuesday, reduced visibility due to clouds and fog. In the afternoon some peaks will be shrouded in fog. At 2000 m: temperatures will rise to -1 degree; at 3000m: -6 degrees. Not much precipitation is expected. Brisk westerly winds in some places.

Little change. Mild and windy weather will create a wet-snow problem at intermediate altitude and fresh snowdrifts at high altitudes.