Avalanche forecast

Villach Alps

LWD Kärnten
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,000 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Weak layers in the old snow can trigger in isolated cases

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,000 m

Avalanche Activity

Weak layers in the old snow can trigger in isolated cases

Weak layers in the old snow can be triggered in many cases by one sole skier on NW/N/NE facing slopes esp. above 2000m. Caution in transitions from shallow to deeper snow, e.g. at entry points into gullies and bowls. Due to fresh snow and northerly winds, trigger-sensitive snowdrift accumulations were generated in gullies, bowls and behind protruberances in the landscape. Avalanches can reach medium size.

Snowpack Structure

At mid-level inside the snowpack, esp. on N/NW/NE facing slopes where the snow is shallow, faceted, espansively metamorphosed weak layers are evident. The snowpack is highly diverse even over small areas. Not much snow on the ground for this juncture of the season.

Weather Forecast

On Tuesday, sunshine all day long above 1500-2000m. Further west, skies will be cloudless, although high-fog can form for several hours. A light easterly wind will be blowing. At 3000m: -14 degrees; at 2000m: from east to west -13 to -8 degrees; at 1000m: -4 to +1 degree. Source: GeoSphere Austria

Tendency

Assess weak layers with caution

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Carinthia, lawinen.report (CC BY 4.0)

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