Lower Tauern North

Fresh snowdrift accumulations

Fresh snowdrift accumulations

Due to fresh snow and wind, small fresh snowdrift accumulations have been generated. Above 1800 m these can be triggered by minimum additional loading, releases tend to be small. Beware danger of falling Latent danger of glide-snow avalanches threatens on steep grass-covered slopes, possible at any time of day or night. Avoid zones below glide cracks.

The 10-20 cm of fresh snow and winds have generated fresh snowdrift accumulations. Below 1800 m, on sunny slopes up to summit levels, the drifts lie deposited atop a melt-freeze crust capable of bearing loads. Esp. on shady slopes above 1800 m it lies atop a still loose snowpack surface and is prone to triggering. In addition, weak layers are possibly forming inside the snowpack. On high-altitude shady slopes there are faceted crystals near the surface, only seldom to be triggered. Due to ground warmth the latent danger of glide-snow avalanches persists.

On Friday, heavy cloud cover, reduced visibility, isolated light showers (above 900 m as snow). In the afternoon, predominantly dry everywhere, the clouds will disperse. Winds will be moderate from the west, in Niedere Tauern stronger. At 2000 m: -4 degrees; at 3000 m: -9 degrees.

The snowdrift problem will diminish due to warmth over the weekend.