Warning of Increased Avalanche Risk in Lower Austria

In the Ybbstaler Alps in Lower Austria, there was a considerable risk of avalanches on Monday due to precipitation and strong to stormy wind. Level 3 out of 5 applied above 1,400 meters, the warning service announced.

Considerable Avalanche Risk in Parts of Lower Austria's Mountains

"The danger spots are difficult to identify in poor visibility conditions," it was said. "Slab avalanches can be triggered by the additional load of a person and reach medium size." It was expected that the risk would decrease again.

In the Gippel-Göller area, in the Rax-Schneeberg region and in the Türnitzer Alps, the avalanche danger above 1,200 meters was assessed as "moderate" (level 2). In lower areas and in the Semmering-Wechsel area as well as in the Gutensteiner Alps, there was a low risk.

(APA/Red)

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