Persistent weak layers
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Very few danger zones - persistent weak layer locally
Very few danger zones - persistent weak layer locally
The situation is unchanged: avalanche danger is LOW. Only in very few places can large addtional loading trigger a slab avalanche, most likely in transitions where snow is shallow, into deeper snow, in shady and extremely steep terrain. Then, avalanches can grow to medium size.
The snowpack shows massive signs of storm-strength wintery winds. The snowdrift accumulations are well consolidated, the surfaces encrusted or hardened. Above the trereline the terrain is largely windblown, there is more snow in the gullies. Inside the old snow are soft layers of expansively metamorphosed (faceted) crystals, but are unlikely to trigger except in isolated cases.
On Monday, sunny weather, intensifying winds (reaching 30-50 km/hr in the afternoon). At 2000 m: -10 degrees. On Tuesday, outstanding visibility from the start. Winds will not disturb. Temperatures slightly higher. At midday at 2000 m: -6 degrees.
No significant change is expected.
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Salzburg (CC BY 4.0)