Lower Tauern South

Few danger zones for dry slab avalanches. Glide-snow problem below 2400 m

Few danger zones for dry slab avalanches. Glide-snow problem below 2400 m

LOW avalanche danger. Fractures in weak layers in lower part of snowpack can in isolated cases be triggered by large additional loading. Transitions from shallow to deep snow are unfavourable on very steep (>35°) N/E facing slopes above 2200 m. Avalanches can reach medium size. In addition, on steep smooth grassy slopes below 2400 m, naturally triggered glide-snow avalanches are possible at any time of day or night which can reach medium size. Pass through terrain below glide cracks as quickly as possible.

The snowpack is quite stable. More deeply embedded layers in the old snow (faceted crystals, also melt-freeze crusts) are unlikely to trigger. Strong westerly winds are not transporting much loose snow. Small snowdrift patches lie deposited atop a favourable snowpack surface, although highly irregular (showing impacdt of warmth and sun below 1500 m and on all sunny slopes, still powdery on shady wind-protected slopes, elsewhere showing signs of wind impact). Wind-exposed terrain is often bare of snow.

Peaks and slopes are often shrouded in cloud from which light rainfall is possible especially in the Northern Alps. Snowfall level at 1700 m. In the Tauern and Nockberge, mostly dry and with heavy cloud cover, dispersals at most at midday. Winds brisk from westerly directions, intensifying during the day. At 2000 M. 0 degrees; at 3000 m: -5 degrees.

No significant change is expected. Slight daytime cycle of danger of wet-snow avalanches due to mild temperatures and diffuse solar radiation.