Avalanche forecast

Kreuzeck Group

LWD Kärnten
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,200 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,200 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Caution: weak layers in old snowpack

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,200 m

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,000 m

Avalanche Activity

Caution: weak layers in old snowpack

As a result of snowfall, likelihood of slab avalanches triggering increasing, esp. in ridgline W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m. Avalanches can be triggered by persons and reach medium As snowfall intensifies, likelihood of slab avalanches above 1900m rising significantl, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy. triggerable by persons. Where snwofall is heaviest natural triggerings possible.. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning.. Caution urged in transitions from shallow to deeper snow in the regions where it is windy. Danger zones are difficult to recognize. Isolated whumpf noises can indicate imminent danger.

Snowpack Structure

Since Wednesday above 1600m: 10-15 cm of fresh snow, tonight anothern 15-30 cm is expected, locally more. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 1900m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. South-facing slopes and terrain below 1900m: atop a crust.

Weather Forecast

On Thursday, dense clouds and fog, snowfall into the morning hours. Moderate northerly winds (30 km/hr), temperatures dropping. At 2000m: -4 degrees. Source: GeoSphere

Tendency

Avalanche danger rising

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Carinthia, lawinen.report (CC BY 4.0)

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