Avalanche forecast

Ankogel-Hochalm Group

LWD Tirol
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,200 m
3 · Considerable
Below 2,200 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.

Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow by a single winter sport participant. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. The avalanche prone locations are covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.

Snowpack Structure

10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. They are poorly bonded with the old snowpack. The old snowpack is faceted. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations.

Tendency

Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)

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