Lower Tauern South

Small fresh snowdrift accumulations at high altitudes

Small fresh snowdrift accumulations at high altitudes

Avalanche danger is LOW. Fresh snow and westerly winds are generating new snowdrift masses, deposited near ridgelines, in summit zones and behind abrupt drops in the terrain, often triggerable by the weight of one sole person (>35°). Easy to recognize, releases mostly small, but not easily recognized. Light rainfall means isolated small wet loose-snow slides and glide-snow avalanches possible on extremely steep (>40°) slopes. As the result of some rainfall (esp. in Northern Alps) small set loose-snow avalanches are possible on very steep (>40°) slopes. Small loose-snow slides are possible on steep rocky slopes in the afternoon.

On Wednesday, severely reduced visibility due to dense clouds. Light to moderate precipitation, esp. in the Northern Alps. In the eastern Tauern and Nockberge, dry. Snowfall level will ascend to nearly 2000 m. In the afternoon, mostly dry, brisk southerly foehn wind will disperse some clouds. At 2000 m: 0 degrees; at 3000 m: -5 degrees.

Thursday: a cold front will bring lower temperatures, lots of fresh snowfall plus wind. Avalanche danger levels will increase significantly.