Nock Mountains

Note the persistent weak layer

Note the persistent weak layer

The avalanche risk is low. Above 2000 m, medium slab avalanches can be triggered in a few places in the aspects from west to north to east, in particular due to large additional loads. Such avalanche prone locations are rare but not recognisable in the terrain. Take particular care at the transitions from little to more snow. In summit locations, avalanches can occasionally be triggered by individuals in wind slabs, in particular in shady steep terrain. Avalanches remain small, the risk of falling generally outweighs the risk of burial.

Snowdrift accumulations have mostly stabilised well up to high altitudes. Occasionally, faceted layers can be found underneath drift snow packs. Faceted crystals on crusts can also be found deeper in the snowpack, while the snowpack near the ground consists of angular, cup-shaped crystals. The connection at the transition to the deep snowpack near the ground is still poor. Deep and sunny middle layers are bare.

Tuesday night will be cloudy to partly cloudy. Visibility will be mostly good on Tuesday. In addition to scattered clouds, the sun will often shine. Fog is hardly a problem. The wind will remain weak. At 2000 m -4 to 0 degrees.

Little change for the time being. With a cold front bringing significant amounts of new snow, the danger will increase from Wednesday afternoon.