Avalanche forecast

Nock Mountains

LWD Salzburg
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,100 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,100 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Beware fresh snowdrift accumulations

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • All elevations

  • Wet snow

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

Beware fresh snowdrift accumulations

Avalanche danger above 2200 m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Fresh small snowdrift accumulations are trigger-prone at high altitudes, can often be triggered by 1 person, esp. in steep gullies and bowls, releases mostly small. Due to rain impact, small loose-snow avalanches can be expected on extremely steep sunny slopes below 2200 m.

Snowpack Structure

Snowdrift accumulations lie deposited on high altitude shady slopes atop soft layers, are prone to triggering. Due to rain impact the snowpack is losing its firmness.

Weather Forecast

In Lungau heavy clouds will remain lodged during the nocturnal hours. The foehn wind will slacken off, then in early morning intensify (90 km/hr). On Good Friday, adequate visibility, but deteriorating during the daytime hours. Foehn wind can reach speeds of 100 km/hr, esp. in the Northern Alps at midday. At 2000 m: 7-8 degrees; at 3000 m: -2 degrees.

Tendency

Avalanche danger will recede slightly

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

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