Persistent weak layers
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Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
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Highlights
Favorable backcountry conditions still persist
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Activity
Favorable backcountry conditions still persist
Isolated danger zones on north-facing slopes, where the persistent weak layer (more deeply embedded weak layer) prevails. On shady, extremely steep slopes, triggering a slab cannot be ruled out. Glide-snow avalanche activity is increasing.
Snowpack Structure
The snowpack is stable. Due to minor rainfall the snowpack surface is moist down to intermediate altitudes. The base is still stable. On extremely steep shady slopes above 2000 m, weak layers of faceted crystals are making the snowpack layering vulnerable.
Weather Synopsis
High-pressure front conditions on Thursday will bring sunshine. Low lying residual cloud will disperse quickly in the morning, but pure sunshine will be impeded by Sahara dust. Winds will shift to southerly, be blowing at light to moderate strength. At 2000 m: 2-5 degrees at midday. On Friday, some cloudbanks will move in due to NE winds, but the peaks should remain free. No precipitation is anticipated. Temperatures will drop slightly.
Tendency
No significant change in avalanche danger is anticipated.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Styria (CC BY 4.0)