Nock Mountains

Isolated danger zones

Isolated danger zones

Avalanche danger is LOW. Isolated avalanche prone locations are located at high altitudes esp. in extended eastern aspects, behind abrupt discontinuities in the terrain, in gullies and bowls. There in extremely steep terrain, isolated small slab avalanches are triggerable. On very steep not-yet discharged slopes, small wet loose-snow avalanches can be naturally triggered due to solar radiation.

The thin layer of fresh snow from the beginning of the week is moistened, also on shady slopes, thin snowdrift accumulations on east-facing slopes and in gullies have regained firmness. At intermediate altitudes the snowpack is often thoroughly wet and largely stable. A weak point: depth hoar at ground level. At low altitudes there is little snow on the ground.

Sunshine will dominate on Friday, the high-altitude cirrus clouds will be no hindrance. Winds will be light to moderate. Temperatures will rise noticeably. At 1500 m at midday 8-11 degrees; at 2000 m: 5-8 degrees.

No significant change is expected