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LWD Salzburg
Avalanche danger
- Above treeline
- 2 · Moderate
- Below treeline
- 1 · Low
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Highlights
AVOID fresh snowdrift masses from the weekend
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Activity
AVOID fresh snowdrift masses from the weekend
The snowdrift problem above the treeline is predominantly MODERATE, below that altitude it is LOW. Danger zones result from the fresh snowdrift accumulations generated by westerly winds on the weekend above the treeline. Caution urged in gullies, steep bowls and steep N/E/S facing slopes. Triggering an avalanche is possible even from the impulse of one sole skier, avalanches can then grow to max. medium size.
Snowpack Structure
Strong westerly winds on the weekend have generated snowdrift accumulations near to and distant from ridgelines. They are not widespread or thick, but are deposited atop a base of cold powder, making them easy to trigger. A soft layer beneath the last melt-freeze crust is currently not triggerable.
Weather Synopsis
On Monday, poor visibility. Fog will be heavy. Repeated bouts of snowfall (10-15 cm in 24 hrs). NW winds at 30 km/hr above the treeline. Cold. At 2000 m: -10 degrees; at 3000 m: -12 degrees. Tuesday: low lying clouds until midday, then they will begin to disperse swiftly. Moderate northerly wind, higher temperatures.
Tendency
On Tuesday, little change. In the coming days avalanche danger will decrease due to sun and higher temperatures.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)