Nock Mountains

Mostly favourable situation

Mostly favourable situation

As a result of southerly winds, fresh snowdrift accumulations will form in isolated cases, mostly above 2000 m and generally in west-to-north-to-east facing terrain. In isolated cases, one single winter sports enthusiast can trigger an avalanche, but these will remain small. The risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall in steep terrain (>40°) outweigh those of being buried in snow masses. Particularly on Sunday, due to poor visibility, the danger zones will be difficult to recognize.

As a result of southerly winds, loose snow is being transported and deposited on wind-protected shady slopes. The drifts are landing atop a loose snowpack surface consisting of fresh snow and faceted crystals which can in isolated cases be triggered. For winter sports enthusiasts, there is still too little snow on the ground. On backcountry skiing tours, contact with the ground is certain.

Sunday: In Tauern and Lungau Nockberge, overcast skies, limited visibility, a few raindrops or snowflakes. Further to the north, mostly dry. Initially a bit of sunshine, later on the visibility will deteriorate. In the foehn lanes, brisk southerly winds (up to 60 km/hr). At 2000 m, 0 to 3 degrees; at 3000 m: -4 degrees. Monday: visibility often limited right from the start. In Tauern and Lungau Nockberge, a bit of light snowfall, elsewhere it will be dry. During the late afternoon, rainfall/snowfall will set in from the southwest, snowfall level will descend to about 1100 by evening. Initially brisk southerly foehn wind, slackening off in the morning hours. At 2000 m: -1 to +1 degree; at 3000 m, -7 degrees.

The small snowdrift masses will bond with the layers beneath them and no longer be at risk of triggering. Avalanche danger will remain low: Danger Level 1.