Avalanche forecast

Osterhorn Group,Gamsfeld Group

LWD Salzburg
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Highlights

Small snowdrift accumulations

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Avalanche Activity

Small snowdrift accumulations

Avalanche danger is low. Fresh small snowdrift accumulations can in isolated cases be triggered where there is an old snowpack beneath them. Danger zones occur in very steep shady terrain in NW/E wind-loaded gullies and bowls. The risks of taking a fall outweigh those of being buried in snow masses.

Snowpack Structure

Up to 20 cm of fresh snow accompanied by strong winds will be deposited atop a melt-freeze encrusted and icy old snowpack surface. Only seldom will the loose old snow be deposited on a loose old snowpack surface, generally the bonding of fresh snow and drifts to the old snowpack is favourable. In many places the snow is falling on bare ground.

Weather Synopsis

On Tuesday the peaks are shrouded in heavy cloud, snow showers of varying intensity are expected. They will slacken off in the afternoon. Some bright intervals are possible. Brisk to strong NW winds, stormy on the Main Alpine Ridge. At 2000 m: -7 degrees; at 3000 m: -14 degrees.

Tendency

Due to a warm front, temperatures on Wednesday will temporarily rise, winds ease. Avalanche danger will continue to be low.

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

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