Avalanche forecast

Avalanche forecast

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche danger rising

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 1,900 m

Snowpack Structure

Since Wednesday above 1600m: 10-15 cm of fresh snow, tonight anothern 15-30 cm is expected, locally more. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 1900m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. South-facing slopes and terrain below 1900m: atop a crust.

Weather Forecast

On Thursday, dense clouds and fog, snowfall into the morning hours. Moderate northerly winds (30 km/hr), temperatures dropping. At 2000m: -4 degrees. Source: GeoSphere

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels rising

Avalanche Activity

Avalanche danger rising

As snowfall intensifies, likelihood of slab avalanches above 1900m rising significantl, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy. triggerable by persons. Where snwofall is heaviest natural triggerings possible.. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning.

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