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Avalanche forecast
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LWD Salzburg
Avalanche danger
- Above treeline
- 3 · Considerable
- Below treeline
- 1 · Low
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Highlights
Repeated generation of fresh snowdrifts
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Activity
Repeated generation of fresh snowdrifts
Avalanche danger above the timberline is CONSIDERABLE, below that altitude MODERATE Dangers focus on wind-loaded gullies adjacent to windblown zones and on steep leeward slopes, also on forest edges. Due to repeatedly shifting winds, all aspects are struck. Triggering a medium-to-large slab avalanche is possible even by minimum additional loading - the weight of one sole person.
Snowpack Structure
On Friday, strong southerly winds will be blowing (just as on Wednesday) which will generate fresh snowdrifts and deposit them on north-facing slopes. On Thursday the cold fresh snow was transported by NW winds.
Weather Synopsis
On Friday, frequent sunshine. In the afternoon, high-altitude clouds will move in from the west, create diffuse light conditions. Winds will shift to SW and reach transport strength. Temperature at 2000 m: -10 degrees. On Saturday, strong NW winds. Visibility variable. Intermittent bright intervals. At 2000 m: -8 degrees.
Tendency
No significant change. CONSIDERABLE danger of slab avalanches above the treeline.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)