Wölz Tauern South

Weak expression of persistent weak layers and gliding snow problems.

Weak expression of persistent weak layers and gliding snow problems.

Low avalanche danger. Small slab avalanches can be triggered with high additional loads in some places in higher altitudes. Danger spots are found in extreme steep terrain on the transition from little to high amounts of snow in the expositions west via north to east. Spontaneous gliding snow avalanches coming from steep slopes with smooth surfaces are cannot be ruled out.

The snow cover and is predominantly stable. Only in shady slopes in higher altitudes an old snow layer which is weakened by kinetic metamorphosis is found. On sunny slopes surface hoar is formed during the night which will soften during the day. On shady areas the snow on top is often still loose and in exposed areas hard and wind pressed. The snow base is partially moist, gliding movements of the snow cover can not be ruled out. In medium and low altitudes only little amount of snow is found.

The area of the eastern Alps is in between a low pressure system which is above Eastern Europe and the English Channel an a weak high pressure influence. On Monday there will be persistent high fog which can reach up to 1.500 m in the foothills. In the other mountain regions dense clouds are passing through and it will only occasionally sunny. Weak southeasterly winds. Temperatures are relatively mild with 0 degrees in 2.000 m and 4 degrees in 1.500 m from the Niedere Tauern on northbound. South of Tauern and eastbound from Eisenerz Alps on temperatures are -2 respectively 0 degrees. On Tuesday the high-fog-like clouds are spreading towards Niedere Tauern and the ceilings are increasing. Only the highest peaks can have clear skies. Little amount of snowfall is possible. In the area of Dachstein and Totes Gebirge sunny weather is forecasted. Significant new snow is not expected for the upcoming week.

The Avalanche danger is not significantly changing.