Nock Mountains

Fresh snowdrift masses generated by northerly winds!

Fresh snowdrift masses generated by northerly winds!

The snowdrift problem above the treeline is predominantly MODERATE (upper end of the scale). Danger zones result from the fresh snowdrift accumulations generated by northerly winds on the weekend above the treeline. Caution urged in gullies, steep bowls and steep NE/E/SW facing slopes. Triggering an avalanche is possible large additional loading, avalanches can then grow to max. medium size. Avoid snowdrift accumulations!

Strong westerly winds deposited new snowdrifts in terrain near to and distant from ridgelines over the weekend. Winds were westerly to northeastserly, but also southerly over the weekend, blowing at storm strength. All directions felt their impact. Exposed terrain is windblown, gullies and bowls filled to the brim with drifts. The drifts are deposited on cold powder, and are often easily triggered. More deeply embedded layers are not currently a danger. The soft layer beneath the most recent melt-freeze crust is currently not triggerable.

On Tuesday, some residual cloud, some light snowfall is still possible. High peaks will be free in the morning, at low and intermediate altitudes clouds and fog will disperse by midday. In the afternoon, sunshine. The northerly winds will be strong. At 2000 m: -8 degrees.

Wednesday will bring radiant sunshine and outstanding visibility. Bothersome northerly winds at high summits and on ridgelines. At 2000 m: -5 degrees.

Avalanche danger will gradually decrease.