Lower Tauern North

Following overcast nighttime skies, moderate wet-snow problem from the start

Following overcast nighttime skies, moderate wet-snow problem from the start

Avalanche danger is MODERATE due to wet-snow problem. Superficial loose-snow avalanches are possible, mostly small, mostly in very steep terrain. They can be triggered by skiers and boarders (slides, danger of being swept along) or on extremely steep rocky slopes can trigger naturally. Very isolated glide-snow avalanches (small-to-medium) can release on very steep grassy slopes.

A compact, moist old snowpack dominates, mostly topped by softened layers. The uppermost 20-25 cm can soften during the day and become wet, depending on aspect and measure of exposure. Gliding snow horizon is often the layer of dust from the Sahara.

On Thursday night, overcast skies, not cold or windy. Slight precipitation is possible. On Friday, clouds and residual cloud will inhibit visibility. Mostly dry. Possible intermittent rain showers during the day. Moderate to brisk winds, mostly from SW. At 2000 m: 4 degrees. On Saturday, a weather change. Poor visibility, lots of fog, rain, snowfall. Snowfall level will descend significantly. In early morning, snowfall above 1800 m, in the evening above 800 m. Temperatures will drop. At 2000 m: from 0 to -7 degrees. The W/NW winds will be stormy (60-80 km/hr). Fresh snow by evening: 10-20 cm, depending on altitude.

On Saturday, fresh fallen snow, snowdrifts generating, wet-snow situation.