Avalanche forecast

Villach Alps

LWD Kärnten
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Highlights

Isolated danger zones occur on ridgeline NW/N/NW facing slopes

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,000 m

Avalanche Activity

Isolated danger zones occur on ridgeline NW/N/NW facing slopes

Avalanches can be triggered by persons and reach medium size, esp. by large additional loading, releases mostly small. Esp. on NW/N/NE facing ridgeline slopes above 2000m.

Snowpack Structure

Since Wednesday 5-15 cm has been registered, locally more. Tonight more snowfall anticipated. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. The old snowpack is expansively metamorphosed, with a loose surface of surface hoar and faceted crystals. Mostly small snowdrifts lie deposited on wind-protected shady slopes above 2000m atop weak layers. South-facing slopes and terrain below 2000m: atop a crust.

Weather Forecast

On Friday, cloudy weather, snow showers will pass through. The peaks will mostly be shrouded in fog and clouds. Sunny intervals will be the exception, more likely in afternoon. Winds light from south to southwest. At 2000m: -6 degrees. Source: GeoSphere

Tendency

Avalanche danger: no significant change expected

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

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