Avalanche forecast

Osterhorn Group,Gamsfeld Group

LWD Salzburg
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Highlights

Low avalanche danger

Avalanche problems

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Avalanche Activity

Low avalanche danger

Avalanche danger is low. The fresh snowdrift masses are too small and the snowpack too shallow for burying someone in snow. Heed the risks of taking a fall.

Snowpack Structure

A bit of fresh snow and snowdrifts lie deposited atop a shallow old snowpack. The snow often fell on bare ground.

Weather Synopsis

On Wednesday night, up to 5-10 cm of fresh snow is expected. On Thursday, reduced visibility due to fog, occasional cloud dispersals. A bit of intermittent snowfall in the morning (5-10 cm). Winds will be moderate to strong from NW. At 2000 m: -12 degrees; at 3000 M. -17 degrees. On Friday, the peaks will often be wreathed in clouds plus snow showers. Westerly winds will be light. At 2000 m: -14 degrees; at 3000 m: -18 degrees.

Tendency

Slow rise in avalanche danger levels. It is becoming more wintery.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)

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