Karnische Alpen Osttirol · 6 April 2026

Avalanche Problems

Low (1) Wet avalanches, later

Wet snow Loose 1

E, SE, S, SW, W

Small Few Very poor

GM.10 GM.1

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

As the day progresses the likelihood of wet avalanches being released will increase a little.

The avalanche conditions in the morning are mostly favourable. As the day progresses the likelihood of wet avalanches being released will increase especially on extremely steep east and west facing slopes. Wet avalanches can occur in particular in starting zones where previous releases have taken place. Mostly these are small but can be released easily also by a single winter sport participant. Backcountry tours should be concluded timely.

Outlook

Constant avalanche danger

7 April 2026

Some starting zones have released the snow, in particular on sunny slopes.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be quite good in some case. The surface of the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary will freeze to form a strong Layer of hard-compacted snow resulting from a melt-freeze process or wind.EAWS glossary and will soften quickly. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack. Rather lightly snow-covered west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m: Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted.

Source

ALBINA

Issued

6 Apr 06:46 UTC

Valid until

6 Apr 15:00 UTC

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