Nock Mountains

Small danger zones due to freshly generated snowdrift accumulations

Small danger zones due to freshly generated snowdrift accumulations

Avalanche danger is low. Fresh snowdrift accumulations are triggerable as small avalanches even from one sole skier. The few danger zones occur near ridgeline, esp. in steep shady terrain. They are often blanketed with fresh snow, making them hard to recognize. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall demand adequate consideration.

On steep shady slopes above 2000m up to 15cm of fresh fallen snow lies deposited atop an expansively metamorphosed snowpack. In transitions from old to fresh fallen snow and inside the snowdrift masses, weak layers can form, the drifts form the slab. On sunny slopes and at lower altitudes the bonding of fresh snow to old snow is generally good, weak layers occur only inside the drifted masses. Weak layer in the lowermost part of the snowpack are no longer likely to trigger.

During the night, a bit of fresh snow expected. On Friday clouds and sunshine will alternate, a few minor snow showers are possible. Visibility often limited by clouds. Cold, moderate NW winds will be blowing. At 2000m: -8 to -3 degrees, at 3000m: -13 degrees.

Proneness of snowdrift accumulations triggering will slowly diminish.