Pongau Grass Mountains

Isolated danger zones on high altitude shady slopes

Isolated danger zones on high altitude shady slopes

Avalanche danger is LOW. Isolated danger zones on W/N facing slopes above 2400 m, where older snowdrift accumulations can in isolated cases still be triggered by large additional loading. They are blanketed with fresh snow, making them difficult to recognize. Recommended: single (not grouped) descents on steep (>35°) slopes. As a result of solar radiation, small loose-snow avalanches can be expected on extremely steep slopes (>40°).

The snowpack has settled well, and consolidated. Older snowdrift accumulations are triggerable only in isolated cases. The cold, loose fresh snow that has fallen since Friday now blankets these snowdrifts. On south-facing slopes there is often a thin melt-freeze crust beneath the fresh snow.

On Sunday, visibility is initially reduced at low lying areas due to high fogbanks, sunshine above its ceiling. The pleasant conditions with good visibility will continue throughout the day, mostly only light NW/NE winds. At 2000 m: -6 degrees; at 3000 m: -9 degrees.

On Monday, a cold front from the northwest will reach us. In the afternoon in the northern regions in particular, snowfall will set in. Winds will be strong to stormy. Fresh snowdrift accumulations will be generated. Avalanche danger levels will increase significantly.