Avalanche forecast

Hochschwab Mountains

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Avalanche danger

All elevations· Morning
1 · Low
Above 1,600 m· Afternoon
2 · Moderate
Below 1,600 m· Afternoon
1 · Low
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Highlights

Predominantly good avalanche situation in the morning.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow· Afternoon

    • Above 1,600 m

Avalanche Activity

Predominantly good avalanche situation in the morning.

The avalanche danger differs during the course of the day. In the morning good conditions. In the late morning the danger of wet loose-snow avalanches increases especially on sunny slopes to „moderate“. From gullies which are still filled spontaneous wet avalanches are possible.

Snowpack Structure

The snow cover can increase its strength during Saturday night only to a limited extent. In the morning the snow will be moist or wet depending on the height. Due to sun radiation the snow cover looses its strength even n summit areas.

Weather Forecast

A southwestern stream causes thing clouds in the morning in high altitudes. Till noon the weather will be predominantly friendly. In the afternoon stratus clouds coming from west are getting more dense. Few showers are possible later in the afternoon. Temperatures at noon in 2.000 m are around +8 degrees. Moderate to brisk westerly and southwesterly winds with gusts up to 50 km/h.

Tendency

No significant change of the avalanche danger. Persistent southwestern high stream. Monday will also be mild in high altitudes.

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

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