Hochschwab Mountains

Heed snowdrifts on east-facing slopes

Heed snowdrifts on east-facing slopes

Avalanche danger in Styria is low. In outlying terrain the freshly generated snowdrifts above 2200 m on east-facing slopes require caution, naturally triggered releases cannot be ruled out. Caution also behind protruberances where drifts have been deposited. At intermediate altitudes on sunny slopes, wet slides and glide-snow avalanches are possible during the afternoon.

Due to dropping temperatures the snowpack surface is regaining firmness at high altitude. At intermediate altitude the snow is wet and often rotten.

As a result of NW winds, heavy cloud cover will move in during early morning, but the peaks will remain free and it is expected to remain dry. Starting at midday, more sunshine is anticipated, in the southern rimline ranges the clouds could persist for longer. Temperatures will drop slightly. At 2000 m: -5 to 0 degrees from east to west.