Hochschwab Mountains

Low avalanche danger, but danger of falling

Low avalanche danger, but danger of falling

Avalanche danger is generally low. On high-altitude east-facing slopes there are isolated snowdrift patches. Isolated wet slides possible in Gurktal and Seetal Alps.

In Niedere Tauern and Hochschwab region, 5 cm of fresh snow was registered. It was transported by winds and now lies deposited on E/S facing slopes. At high altitudes it is hard and icy. In Niedere Tauern and Hochschwab region, expansive metamorphosis is weakening the snowpack layering on steep shady slopes. The snow at intermediate altitudes is moist-to-wet.

In northern and western regions of Upper Styria, some clouds. In the Dachstein region, light snowfall is possible above 1200 m. Elsewhere, intermittent sunshine and dry. In the afternoon cloud cover will become heavier also on the northern flank of the Alps. The W/NW winds will be brisk to strong. At 2000 m: -5 degrees.

In the NE regions from Hochschwab to Rax morning skies can be overcast or foggy. Elsewhere mostly sunshine from the start. The W/NW winds will be stormy (70-110 km/hr) At 2000 m: -1 degree. Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.