Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, this applies in case of a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In many cases avalanches are medium-sized. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. This applies in particular at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.8: surface hoar blanketed with snow
Over a wide area 10 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1500 m. As a consequence of a gusty wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed. The wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places.
Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be in some cases prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack.
Little snow will fall on Monday.
Tendency
Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slab
2200m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. Avalanches can be released easily.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, this applies even in case of a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases.
As a consequence of new snow and a storm force wind from northerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. This applies in particular above approximately 2200 m. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily and reach medium size.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In particular along the border with Salzburg in some regions up to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. Some snow will fall in particular from the Glockner Range Pasterze via the Goldberg Mountains South to the Ankogel-Hochalm Mountains.
As a consequence of the northwesterly wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. The wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places at elevated altitudes.
Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m.
Tendency
The conditions are unfavourable.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wind slab
2200m
Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. This applies in particular above approximately 2200 m. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some snow has fallen in some regions. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed. The wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places at elevated altitudes.
Above approximately 2000 m: The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.
Little snow will fall on Monday.
Tendency
Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Wind slab
1900m
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Weakly bonded old snow is to be avoided.
As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Caution is to be exercised in particular at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow also, this applies even in case of a single winter sport participant in isolated cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Over a wide area 10 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 1500 m. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed. The wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes.
Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Little snow will fall on Monday.
Tendency
Avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant.
As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. This applies in particular at elevated altitudes. The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases.
Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow also, this applies even in case of a single winter sport participant in isolated cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized.
The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
Some snow has fallen in some regions. As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed. The wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes.
Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes.
Little snow will fall on Monday.
Tendency
Avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant.
Danger level
1900m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1900m
Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.
Avalanches can be released, mostly by large additional loads. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches are rather small.
Snowpack
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer
A little snow is lying.
The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes.
