Avalanche forecast

Nock Mountains

LWD Salzburg
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,200 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,200 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Weak old snowpack is main problem

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Weak old snowpack is main problem

Avalanche danger levels above 2200m are moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Avalanches of medium size can be triggered even by minimum additional loading in some places above 2200m, particularly on W/N/SE facing slopes and in transitions from shallow to deep snow. Danger zones increase with ascending altitude. Avalanches can reach medium size.

Snowpack Structure

The snow on sunny slopes and at low altitudes can form a melt-freeze crust at night which then softens during the daytime. Exposed ridges and crests are windblown, gullies, bowls and slopes near forest rims are filled with snow. The transported snow has settled in the interim. On shady slopes the fresh snow is still loose, the snowpack was able to repeatedly metamorphose expansively. Above 2200m the snowpack layering is generally unfavorable, several weak layers of faceted crystals are evident. Especially on north-facing slopes the covered surface hoar is prone to triggering.

Weather Forecast

Nocturnal skies will be star-studded. Winds will be light. On Monday, outstanding visibility, splendid weather with lots of sunshine, only a light to moderate W/NW wind. At 2000m: +3 degrees; at 3000m: -3 degrees.

Tendency

Winds to intensify starting on Thursday, snowfall set on during Thursday night. Result: snowdrift problem will increase.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)

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