Nock Mountains

Moderate avalanche danger but at upper part of that danger level

Moderate avalanche danger but at upper part of that danger level

Avalanche danger is MODERATE. To trigger a slab avalanche, generally large additional loading is necessary, or else in very steep terrain. Also steep gullies and terrain traps such as steep trenches should be avoided. Triggered avalanches are generally small-to-medium sized, in isolated cases they can be large. Most danger zones are in east-facing terrain, then in N/S facing terrain. Most critical are transitions from shallow to deep snow, e.g. in entries into gullies and bowls or at marked discontinuities in the terrain. Naturally triggered small glide-snow avalanches are possible on very steep grassy slopes. In sunny, steep rocky terrain, isolated small-to-medium loose-snow avalanches are possible.

The snowpack was able to settle. Bonding of recent snow is not good. Also inside the old snowpack are faceted layers near ground level.

On Tuesday, lots of sunshine and good visibility. Hardly any wind. At 2000 m: -7 degrees, at 3000 m: -13 degrees.

On Wednesday, S/SE winds will generate new snowdrift accumulations.