Ankogel-Hochalm Group

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

In isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m. As a consequence of new snow and a gusty wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. Caution is to be exercised adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at elevated altitudes. Mostly avalanches are small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

Up to 10 cm of snow fell on Wednesday. The wind was strong for a temporary period in some regions. Shady slopes above approximately 2600 m: Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. Below approximately 2600 m: The snowpack is largely stable. Hardly any snow is lying on south facing slopes. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Less snow than usual is lying in all altitude zones.

Low avalanche danger will prevail.