Fischbach Alps East, Wechsel

Low avalanche danger, but watch out for fresh wind slab!

Low avalanche danger, but watch out for fresh wind slab!

The avalanche danger is low. However, fresh snowdrift accumulations in gullies and bowls and behind ridges and ridgelines above the tree line are prone to disruption and can be triggered by individuals as small slab avalanches.

Fresh snowdrift accumulations often lie on faceted crystals or surface hoar, which can act as a weak layer. Apart from this, the old snow surface is only covered by a few centimetres of new fallen snow. In general, kinetic metamorphism weakens the thin snow base, fundament. Windward terrain is usually blown off and almost snow-free.

The snowfall in the eastern mountain groups of Styria will subside during the night to Saturday, with only a few centimetres of new fallen snow possible on Saturday afternoon. South of the main ridge of the Alps, the sun may also appear from time to time. The north-westerly wind will blow strongly and the temperature will drop again to -6 to -8 degrees at 2000 metres above sea level.

During the night to Sunday, a little new fallen snow will be added in the north of the country and the avalanche risk will increase slightly there.