Avalanche forecast

Karawanks West

LWD Kärnten
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,800 m
3 · Considerable
Below 1,800 m
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

The conditions are treacherous.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 1,800 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Below 1,800 m
    Size
    1

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

The conditions are treacherous.

Avalanches can be released in the old snowpack. Mostly these are medium-sized and can be released even by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. The avalanche prone locations are and are barely recognisable. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack. Mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.

Snowpack Structure

The new snow of the last few days is lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Below approximately 1600 m: The snowpack is moist. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good at times.

Tendency

Avalanches can as before be released, even by a single winter sport participant.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Carinthia, lawinen.report (CC BY 4.0)

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