Karnische Alpen Osttirol · 5 April 2026

Avalanche Problems

Low (1) Wet avalanches, later

Wet snow Loose 1

E, SE, S, SW, W

Small Very poor

GM.7 GM.10

Field notes

Rolling snowballs, deep penetration when you step or ski, and small natural slides are clear signals that the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary is losing strength. After a clear, cold night the surface often freezes into a strong supporting Layer of hard-compacted snow resulting from a melt-freeze process or wind.EAWS glossary, and conditions are favourable in the early morning. After a warm, overcast night, the problem may be present from the start of the day. Plan early returns and watch the runout zones below you.

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Avalanche Activity

Increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches in the course of the day. The avalanche prone locations are rare.

Avalanches can be released, in particular by large loads and reach medium size. This applies in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary are unfavourable. The Locations delineated by aspect or altitude where avalanches can trigger and people or objects are at risk.EAWS glossary are rare. In addition as the day progresses mostly small wet loose snow avalanches are to be expected. Caution is to be exercised in particular on extremely steep sunny slopes, and at the base of rock walls. Backcountry tours should be concluded early.

Outlook

Constant avalanche danger

6 April 2026

The high temperatures will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack

The gusty wind has transported the fresh and old snow significantly. Hard wind slabs formed. These are lying on top of a weakly bonded Snow layers deposited from earlier precipitation, prior to fresh fallen snow. Old snow layers consist of metamorphosed snow crystals.EAWS glossary in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to significant moistening of the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface. In particular on steep sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.

Source

ALBINA

Issued

4 Apr 15:00 UTC

Valid until

5 Apr 15:00 UTC

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