Hochschwab Mountains

Persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector!

Persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector!

The avalanche risk is low. Wet loose snow avalanches cannot be ruled out in isolated cases on extremely steep terrain. In the Gurk and Seetal Alps, the triggering of a snow avalanche in the northern sector on extremely steep slopes cannot be ruled out.

During the night, the snowpack gains some firmness. Depending on the aspect, the snow becomes damp or wet up to high altitudes during the day changes, which leads to a decreasing firmness and destabilisation of the snowpack. The thawing is progressing! In the northern sector, there is still a persistent weak layer problem in the Gruk and Seetal Alps above 1900 metres.

Dense clouds will accompany us in the mountains through the night to Monday, but it will remain dry. On Monday, the remnants of disturbances will ensure mainly cloudy weather. Otherwise, the clouds will become visibly softer, at least in the afternoon, allowing the sun to shine through.

We will remain under the influence of weak disturbances on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be an increased risk of showers in the afternoon, especially from the Gurktal Alps to the Eisenerz Alps, with the possibility of a few centimetres of new fallen snow. However, only above 1600 metres, as the temperature level will remain high. No significant change in the avalanche risk is expected.