Lower Tauern South

Trigger-sensitive snowdrift masses, naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches in the afternoon

Trigger-sensitive snowdrift masses, naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches in the afternoon

Avalanche danger above 2000m is MODERATE, below that altitude danger is low. Main danger: snowdrifts, near ridgelines, in gullies and bowls in esp. on north-facing slopes. Triggering a usually small-to-medium avalanches is possible by minimum additional loading. In isolated cases, small-to-medium avalanches can be triggered inside the fresh snow (graupel) or in the melt-freeze crust of the old snow. As temperatures rise during the day, small naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches are likely in extremely steep terrain. Also isolated glide-snow avalanches are possible.

The snowdrift accumulations lie deposited atop a loose, soft snowpack which is also a weak layer. Bonding of fresh snow to the old snowpack is generally adequate. The snowpack has settled somewhat in the higher temperatures. On south-facing slopes a thin melt-freeze crust formed overnight which will soften up during the daytime hours. Up to intermediate altitudes the snowpack is often thoroughly wet.

On Wednesday, terrific weather in the mountains, very good visibility, sunshine, clouds only in the Lungau. Winds will be light to moderate fromt he east. At 2000 m: -1 degree; at 3000 m: -7 degrees.

Avalanche danger will recede as the snowpack settles.