Persistent weak layers
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Avalanche forecast
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LWD Salzburg
Avalanche danger
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Highlights
Hardly any avalanche prone locations
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Activity
Hardly any avalanche prone locations
Avalanche danger is LOW, there are hardly any danger zones. Weak layers inside the old snowpack can be triggered only in isolated cases by large additional loading, most likely in extended northern aspects.
Snowpack Structure
The snowpack has settled well, showing signs of stormy wintery conditions. The surfaces are melt-freeze encrusted. Above the treeline the terrain is utterly windblown. Snow lies in the bowls. In the old snow are weak, soft layers of faceted crystals. These weak layer are currently not relevant to triggering.
Weather Synopsis
On Tuesday, poor visibility, ongoing snowfall in the morning. In the afternoon the snowfall will pause, visibility improve. Stormy NW winds at 60-90 km/hr will be blowing. At 2000 m: -8 degrees. On Wednesday morning poor visibility again, with snow showers. As of midday, visibility will noticeably improve, and some sunshine can be expected. Stormy NW winds, slackening off in late afternoon. At 2000 m: -6 degrees.
Tendency
Little change. No fresh snow. But northerly winds.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)