Kalmberg, Katergebirge

Moderate avalanche danger!

Moderate avalanche danger!

The avalanche risk is predominantly moderate. Below the snowfall level, spontaneous medium wet snow avalanches from steep, undischarged terrain should be noted due to rainfall. Due to new fallen snow and strong winds, fresh snowdrift accumulations can form locally in the ridgelines and summits, which must be taken into account.

Due to new fallen snow and wind, fresh snowdrift accumulations are forming locally at higher elevations. Below the snowfall level, the snowpack is decreasing firmness due to the rain. The old snowpack is moist to wet up to high altitudes. However, weak layers may still be present in the old snowpack, which is not yet moist, particularly on shady slopes and at higher elevations. The snowpack can also start gliding snow on the ground.

On Friday, visibility will often be limited by dense clouds and snow or rain showers. The snowfall level will be around 1800 metres. The north-westerly wind will be brisk to strong, sometimes stormy at exposed high altitudes. At 1500 m around 1 degree, at 2000 m around -1 degree. Increasingly sunny on Saturday. The day will start mostly cloudy. From around midday, the sun will prevail. Light to moderate winds from north to east. Temperatures will rise during the day. At 1500 m to around 6 degrees, at 2000 m to 4 degrees.

With the expected rise in temperature and sunshine, there will be daytime changes in the avalanche risk.