North and center of Aran

Moist snow slides during the day.

Moist snow slides during the day.

On very steep slopes moist snow slides are possible as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small. These can be released by people or triggered naturally. As a consequence of the rain the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase in the afternoon. Even a small avalanche can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Backcountry tours should be concluded early.

In all regions less snow than usual is lying. On shady slopes above approximately 2000 m there are 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. On shady slopes at low altitude no snow is lying. Intermediate and high altitudes: The snowpack is largely stable and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a strong melt-freeze crust. On steep sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes no snow is lying. High altitudes: The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will already soften in the late morning.

Saturday: Slight decrease in danger of moist avalanches as the temperature drops.