Nock Mountains

Wet loose-snow avalanches in very steep terrain are the main danger

Wet loose-snow avalanches in very steep terrain are the main danger

Avalanche danger is low. Isolated small loose-snow naturally triggered avalanches are possible or can be triggered by one sole skier. Danger zones for small slab avalanches in the snowdrifts occur seldom on very steep north-facing slopes at high altitudes. On steep grass-covered slopes, isolated small glide-snow avalanches are possible. Apart from the danger of being buried in snow masses, the risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall demand adequate consideration.

Due to reduced nocturnal outgoing longwave radiation the snowpack surface can hardly cool and rapidly softens in the early morning hours. The snowpack is moist in all aspects up to high altitudes. At high altitudes the old snowpack fundament on shady slopes is often poor, but the requisite slab is lacking.

Wednesday will start with dense clouds and minor showers, During the morning the clouds will disperse somewhat over the big valleys, but soon thereafter more rainfall and snow showers will move in from the northwest, snowfall level at 1800-2000m. At high and high-alpine altitudes: 5-10cm of fresh snow is anticipated. Winds mostly light to moderate from the northwest. At 2000m: -1 to -2 degrees; at 3000m: -8 degrees.

Little change expected