Mürztal Alps

Naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches possible on south-facing slopes

Naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches possible on south-facing slopes

Avalanche danger is low. On south-facing slopes naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches can release in steep terrain. On east-facing slopes there are still a few danger zones due to snowdrift accumulations.

The warmth and solar radiation on Friday stabilized the snowpack. On shady slopes, snowdrifts still lie deposited atop a hardened old snowpack surface. At intermediate altitudes the snow is moist, melt-freeze encrusted at night.

On Friday night, a cold front will pass through, bringing a few centimetres of fresh snow north of the Main Alpine Ridge. Clouds will disperse in the morning, in early morning south of the Main Alpine Ridge, and it will become sunny. Temperatures will recede measurably and winds will often be stormy. At 2000 m: -10 degrees in the north, -5 degrees in the south; at 1500 m: about 5 degrees higher.

On Sunday, intermediate altitude clouds, no precipitation. A bit warmer, amid brisk westerly winds. No significant change in danger levels.