Pongau Grass Mountains

Small problem with superficial loose-snow avalanches - otherwise quite favourable

Small problem with superficial loose-snow avalanches - otherwise quite favourable

Avalanche danger is LOW. Superficial loose-snow avalanches are a small problem, mostly small and only in very steep terrain, they can be triggered by skiers (risk of slides and being swept along) or trigger naturally on extremely steep rocky slopes. Very isolated glide-snow avalanches (small-to-medium) can release on very steep grassy slopes.

Atop a compact, moist old snowpack, mostly topped by a melt-freeze crust, 5-15 cm of snow have been deposited over the last few days. The fresh snow is generally well bonded with the old snowpack.

On Tuesday, reduced visibility from heavy cloud, occasional light rainfall or snowfall (above 1800m). Strong W/NW winds (40 km/hr in exposed terrain and in high alpine regions). At 2000 m: -1 degree. On Wednesday, variably cloudy/sunny, isolated rain showers (it’s spring!) possible in late afternoon. Moderate to brisk southerly winds. At 2000 m: +3 degrees.

Small wet-snow problem: the recent fresh snow can glide on sunny slopes.