Nock Mountains

Pay heed to danger zones due to snowdrifts

Pay heed to danger zones due to snowdrifts

Avalanche danger is moderate above 2000 m, below that altitude danger is low. Danger zones due to fresh drifts occur above 2300 m in NW/E/SW aspects on steep slopes, behind discontinuities and in gullies and bowls in all aspects, often a medium avalanche can be triggered by 1 person. Glide-snow avalanches threaten up to summit levels, even large-sized releases are possible, though seldom. Avoid zones below glide cracks. Small naturally triggered loose-snow avalanches can be expected in extremely steep terrain due to solar radiation.

Small snowdrift accumulations often lie atop soft layers of faceted crystals which are prone to triggering. Otherwise the snowpack layering is favourable. Due to warmth of the ground and moistness of the snowpack, increased glide-snow activity can be expected.

After a night of cloudless skies, Sunday will provide quiet and beautiful weather, sunshine, only light winds at all altitudes, dry air (10%), outstanding visibility into the furthest distances, less warmth absorbed by the snowpack. The zero-degree level will lie at 2300 m. At 2000 m: 1-3 degrees; at 3000 m: -5 degrees.

Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.