Lower Tauern South

Wet snow remains the main danger

Wet snow remains the main danger

The avalanche danger is subject to daytime changes. Below 2400 m, it is initially low and increases to moderate in the morning. Wet loose snow avalanches can occur spontaneously with strong incoming radiation or be triggered by winter sports and reach medium size. Wet slab avalanches are possible where there is still a lot of snow, i.e. mainly on shady slopes at high altitudes and partly on eastern and western slopes. If the terrain is unfavourable, avalanches can also penetrate into green areas.

After a clear night, the melt-freeze crust is widespread and softens and loses firmness in the morning. The snowpack underneath consists of compact snow characterised by rain. On shady slopes from around 2400 metres, there are weak layers of deep rime in the old snowpack near the ground. The snowpack is moist to wet up to high altitudes. Low altitudes and sunny slopes at medium altitudes are mostly covered in snow.

After a clear night, it will be very sunny on Thursday, although thin clouds will pass through at times and cumulus clouds will develop during the day. Visibility will mostly be very good. The wind from the west to northwest will strengthen during the day changes and blow moderately to briskly. In the exposed areas of the Niedere Tauern and in the Nockberge it can reach speeds of around 80 km/h. At 2000 m -3 to +4 degrees, at 3000 m -8 to -4 degrees.

No significant change on Friday. Note the daytime changes in avalanche danger.