Lower Tauern North

Following overcast nighttime skies, moderate wet-snow problem from the start

Following overcast nighttime skies, moderate wet-snow problem from the start

Avalanche danger is MODERATE due to wet-snow problem. Superficial loose-snow avalanches are possible, mostly small, mostly in very steep terrain. They can be triggered by skiers and boarders (slides, danger of being swept along) or on extremely steep rocky slopes can trigger naturally. Very isolated glide-snow avalanches (small-to-medium) can release on very steep grassy slopes.

A compact, moist old snowpack dominates, mostly topped by softened layers. The uppermost 20-25 cm can soften during the day and become wet, depending on aspect and measure of exposure. Gliding snow horizon is often the layer of dust from the Sahara.

On Wednesday night, intermittent rainfall. Mild. On Thursday it will quickly become sunny. In the afternoon, more cloud. In the evening, occasional rainfall from the north. Strong westerly winds. At 2000 m: 4 degrees. On Thursday night, partly clear, partly cloudy. On Friday, clouds and residual cloud will inhibit visibility. Mostly dry. Possible intermittent rain showers during the day. Moderate to brisk winds, mostly from SW. Unchanged tempertures.

Small wet-snow problem. Mostly MODERATE danger (glide-snow and loose-snow).