Mürzsteg Alps

Favorable situation, but backcountry touring possibilities are already limited

Favorable situation, but backcountry touring possibilities are already limited

Favourable conditions prevail, with low avalanche danger. During the course of the day, the danger of naturally triggered wet-snow or glide-snow avalanches increases in steep, not-yet-discharged zones. Highly advisable: begin backcountry tours early.

Due to outgoing nocturnal radiation, the snowpack is able to regain some firmness during the nighttime hours. Due to very mild temperatures and solar radiation during the daytime, the melt-freeze crust softens quickly, especially on south-facing slopes. The backcountry touring possibilities are already limited.

On Wednesday, frequent sunshine, a few high-altitude clouds in western regions of Upper Styria will pass through. Brisk SE winds, very mild. At 2000 m: +6 degrees; at 1500 m: +12 degrees. Winds are strongest in the NE regions. On Thursday, no change in weather conditions, but from Niedere Tauern to Totes Gebirge some intermediate-altitude clouds will become evident.

No significant change in avalanche danger is expected.