Wölz Tauern South

Naturally triggered wet-snow/glide-snow avalanches still possible

On Sunday, mostly sunny from the start accompanied by often storm-strength southerly winds. At 2000 m: 0 degrees. Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.

Naturally triggered wet-snow/glide-snow avalanches still possible

Avalanche danger is low. On extremely steep shady slopes above 2000 m, isolated small slab avalanches can still be triggered in the old snow, esp. with large additional loading in transitions from shallow to deep snow, e.g. at entries into gullies and bowls. At intermediate altitudes öon extremely steep slopes in all aspects, naturally triggered wet-snow/glide-snow avalanches are possible which can reach medium size. Beware potential starting zones.

The snowpack base is stable by and large, but moist down to the ground, which means it can glide over smooth ground. On high-altitude north-facing slopes there are older snowdrift accumulations, mostly well bonded. Reserves of cold are disappearing also on shady slopes. On southfacing slopes the snow is already m,oist and soft up to summit levels, at lower altitudes what little snow there is, is wet.

On Saturday in the Northern Alps, sunshine and dry weather all day long. South of the Main Alpine Ridge, low lying cloud will persist, high peaks in fog, occasional minor rainfall, snowfall above 1400 m, moderate southerly winds, brisk in exposed terrain. At 2000 m: +1 degree.