Karnische Alpen Osttirol · 17 April 2026

Avalanche Problems

Moderate (2) Wet avalanches, later

Wet snow Loose 2

N, NE, E, W, NW

Medium Few Poor

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

Wet snow requires caution.

As the day progresses the likelihood of wet avalanches being released will increase quickly. In the regions where the outgoing longwave radiation during the night is reduced the danger will increase earlier. Wet avalanches can in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant. The Locations delineated by aspect or altitude where avalanches can trigger and people or objects are at risk.EAWS glossary are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches can in isolated cases release the saturated Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary and reach medium size.

Outlook

Constant avalanche danger

18 April 2026

The danger of wet avalanches will persist.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack

During the night the weather will be partly cloudy in some regions. The Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary is wet all the way through and its surface has a Layer of hard-compacted snow resulting from a melt-freeze process; increases firmness.EAWS glossary. The surface of the snowpack will soften quickly. In particular on steep sunny slopes as well as below approximately 1800 m only a little snow is now lying.

Source

ALBINA

Issued

16 Apr 15:00 UTC

Valid until

17 Apr 15:00 UTC

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