Pongau Grass Mountains

Few avalanche prone locations in transitions to wind-loaded zones

Few avalanche prone locations in transitions to wind-loaded zones

Avalanche danger is LOW in general. The snowpack is relatively stable. Only in very few spot can a slab be triggered by large additional loading, most likely where snow is shallow in transitions from shallow to deep snow in extremely steep north-facing terrain. Avalanches can grow to medium size. The thin snowdrift patches are mainly a risk for forcing a fall.

There was 10-20 cm of cold powder depositeed atop a compact old snowpack surface, transported by N/NW winds, generating mostly small-sized drifts. Inside the old snowpack are soft layers of faceted crystals, which are currently not a threat except in isolated cases.

On Monday, intermittently sunny weather, clouds will pass through, becoming heavier only in afternoon. The icy northerly wind will be irritating (50-70 km/hr). At 2000 m: -10 degrees. On Tuesday, unimpeded sunshine, outstanding visibility. No wind disturbance, temperatures milder. At 2000 m: -5 degrees.

No significant change expected. Steep sunny slopes will moisten on Tuesday.