Ankogel-Hochalm Group

Natural avalanches are to be expected.

As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather a precarious avalanche situation will prevail.

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants. Caution is to be exercised in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. As a consequence of new snow and a strong northwesterly wind, easily released wind slabs will form in particular above approximately 2000 m, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Individual natural avalanches are to be expected.

Up to 15 cm of snow has fallen since Monday. The strong wind has transported the new snow. 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from northwesterly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day. The various wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m.

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution.