Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

Low avalanche danger - thin snowdrift patches behind abrupt discontinuities in the terrain

Low avalanche danger - thin snowdrift patches behind abrupt discontinuities in the terrain

Avalanche danger is LOW. Danger zones are being generated by freshly formed snowdrift accumulations, small and near to ridgelines and behind abrupt discontinuities in the terrain. In icy and melt-freeze encrusted summit zones, the risks of being forced to take a fall require attentiveness.

The snowdrifts from Tuesday have settled, are well bonded with the old snowpack. The fresh, shallow snowdrift patches have formed in eyxtended east-facing terrain near ridgelines and behind abrupt discontinuities in the terrain. Even if the snowfall makes the slopes turn white again, snow depths in general are still extremely below average.

On Wednesday night, a front will bring snowfall above 1400 m. In early morning hours the clouds will swiftly disperse, but as of midday, cloud cover will move in once again. Initially it will remain dry, but light snowfall will set in during the evening hours in the furthermost northern mountains. Winds will be strong during the night, moderate during the daytime, from the west. At midday at 2000 m: -2 degrees.

On Friday, skies will be heavily overcast, the peaks will be hidden in clouds. In the morning it will remain dry, by evening in Upper Styria, some precipitation will set in, the snowfall level will lie at 1400 m. As a result of mild temperatures, the brittle snowpack will continue to settle. Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.