Avalanche forecast

Glockner Group North

LWD Salzburg
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,700 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,700 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Evaluate steep, wind-exposed zones with caution

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • All elevations

  • Gliding snow

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

Evaluate steep, wind-exposed zones with caution

Avalanche danger above 1700 m is MODERATE, below that altitude danger is low. Fresh drifts can be triggered even by 1 person in steep terrain, and reach medium size. Danger zones occur in all aspects, increase with ascending altitude. Danger of naturally triggered glide-snow avalanches persists below 2300 m. Where snow is deep enough, they can reach medium size. Avoid zones below glide cracks.

Snowpack Structure

The loose recent snowfall from the weekend has been lavishly transported by SE winds. Large crystals and surface hoar have formed a weak layer, the drifts constitute the slab. Surface hoar formed during Monday night, the SE winds can blanket it. The old snowpack is largely stable but the weight of fresh snow reinforces the tendency of the entire snowpack to glide downhill over the warm ground.

Weather Forecast

On Wednesday, good visibility and frequent sunshine, barely disturbed by cloud and fog. The SE winds will slacken off. At 2000 m: -4 degrees.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly

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

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