Stub and Gleinalpe

Snowdrift problem

Snowdrift problem

Avalanche danger in the Gurktal and Seetal Alps, on Packalpe and Koralpe, is considerable. Due to storm-strength winds, danger zones have increased in number. West-facing slopes were wind-loaded by easterly winds. An atypical situation. In addition, on shady slopes there are older, cold snowdrift accumulations which can be triggered by one sole skier. Slab avalanches can fracture down to more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack in the Seetal and Gurktal Alps. North-facing slopes are treacherous. Naturally triggered wet slides are possible at intermediate altitudes.

During the precipitation, much more than 100 cm of fresh snow was registered on the Koralpe. Between Zirbitzkogel and Kornock: 40-60 cm. Weak layers are found inside the snowdrifts near the Koralpe. In the Gurktal and Seetal Alps, soft layers inside the snowpack weaken it further, particularly on shady slopes. At intermediate altitudes the snow is moist. The snowpack will be able to settle somewhat.

During the evening hours, overcast skies throughout Styria, in the north the skies will slowly clear. On Wednesday, superb sunshine. Winds will be easterly. Along the rimline ranges, barrier clouds will accumulate, with fog. At 2000 m: -4 degrees.

On Thursday morning in Niedere Tauern and Turrach, sunshine. In the afternoon, clouds and fog will dominate everywhere. As a result of northerly winds, cold air masses will come our way as of midday, the temperatures will drop noticeably. At 2000 m in the morning: -5 degrees; in the evening: -11 degrees. The snowpack will be able to settle somewhat.