Nock Mountains

Wet loose-snow and glide-snow avalanches in very steep terrain are the main danger

Wet loose-snow and glide-snow avalanches in very steep terrain are the main danger

Avalanche danger is low. Isolated small loose-snow naturally triggered avalanches are possible or can be triggered by one sole skier. Danger zones for small slab avalanches in the snowdrifts occur seldom on very steep north-facing slopes at high altitudes. On steep grass-covered slopes, isolated small glide-snow avalanches are possible. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall demand adequate consideration.small wet loose-snow avalanches are possible in very-to-extremely steep terrain in all aspects. The gliding snow activity will increase, small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches are possible on steep grass-covered slopes. Above 2300m, only few danger zones where still small dry slab avalanches can be triggered. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall demand adequate consideration.

The snowpack cools at night and forms a melt-freeze crust which is usually capable of bearing loads. During the daytime the snowpack then softens and forfeits its bonding. On shady slopes at high and high-alpine altitudes there are several weak layers of facted crystals inside the old fundament. At high altitudes the old snowpack fundament is poor on shady slopes but the requisite slab is lacking.

On Thursday night, skies will clear. Friday will bring lots of sunshine. As of midday, cloudbanks will spread from the southeast. During the afternoon hours, visibility will become limited at high altitudes. Late afternoon: along the Main Alpine Ridge to the Dachstein also some rainfall is expected, snowfall level at 2000m. Winds will be light from varying directions. At 2000m: 3 degrees; at 3000m: -4 degrees. On Friday night, more snowfall, the snowfall level dropping to 1700-1500m.

Dense clouds at night, the snowpack can hardly cool. Snowfall will set in. Avalanche danger will increase during the course of the day.