Kreuzeck Group

Caution: weak layers in old snowpack

Caution: weak layers in old snowpack

Avalanches can be triggered by persons and reach medium As snowfall intensifies, likelihood of slab avalanches above 2200m rising significantl, esp. on ridgeline W/N/E facing slopes where snow is heavy, triggerable by persons. Where snwofall is heaviest natural triggerings possible. Danger zones difficult to recognize. Isolated whump noises are warning. Caution urged in transitions from shallow to deeper snow in the regions where it is windy. Danger zones are difficult to recognize. Isolated whumpf noises can indicate imminent danger. On extremely steep S/SW/W facing slopes, increasingly frequent mostly small loose-snow avalanches are possible, esp. in afternoon in case of extended bright intervals. Pay attention to the runout zones.

Since Wednesday 5-15 cm has been registered, locally more. Tonight more snowfall anticipated. Fresh snow and drifts lie deposited on W/N/E facing slopes above 2200m atop an unfavorable old snowpack. The old snowpack is expansively metamorphosed, with a loose surface of surface hoar and faceted crystals. Mostly small snowdrifts lie deposited on wind-protected shady slopes above 2000m atop weak layers. South-facing slopes and terrain below 2000m: atop a crust.

On Friday, cloudy weather, snow showers will pass through. The peaks will mostly be shrouded in fog and clouds. Sunny intervals will be the exception, more likely in afternoon. Winds light from south to southwest. At 2000m: -6 degrees. Source: GeoSphere

Avalanche danger: no significant change expected