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LWD Salzburg
Avalanche danger
- Above treeline
- 2 · Moderate
- Below treeline
- 1 · Low
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Highlights
Caution: snowdrifts above the treeline
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Activity
Caution: snowdrifts above the treeline
The snowdrift problem above the treeline is MODERATE, below that altitude danger is LOW. Avalanche prone locations result from the snowdrift accumulations generated by westerly winds over the weekend above the treeline. Caution urged in gullies, steep bowls and steep N/E/S facing slopes. An avalanche can be triggered even by minimum additional loading, i.e. the weight of one sole skier, and grow to medium size.
Snowpack Structure
Strong westerly winds deposited new snowdrifts in terrain near to and distant from ridgelines over the weekend. They are not widespread or thick but were deposited atop cold powder, making them often prone to triggering. A fresh layer of snow now blankets the wind indicators. More deeply embedded layers are not currently a danger. The soft layer beneath the most recent melt-freeze crust is currently not triggerable.
Weather Synopsis
On Tuesday morning some light snowfall is possible, by noon the clouds will disperse increasingly. The afternoon will be sunny with good visibility. Winds will remain light. At 1500 m: between -4 and -7 degrees. On Wednesday, good visibility, sunshine. Little wind. At 1500 m: -4 degrees.
Tendency
Gradually decreasing avalanche danger.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)