linkLink to websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17simple_linkLink to the simplified websitehttps://avalanche.report/simple/2020-02-17/en.htmlfd_albina_map.jpgDanger rating map (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/fd_albina_map.jpgfd_tyrol_map.jpgDanger rating map Tirol (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/fd_tyrol_map.jpgfd_southtyrol_map.jpgDanger rating map Southtyrol (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/fd_southtyrol_map.jpgfd_trentino_map.jpgDanger rating map Trentino (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/fd_trentino_map.jpgpdfPDF https://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/2020-02-17_en.pdftyrol_pdfPDF Tirolhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/2020-02-17_AT-07_en.pdfsouthtyrol_pdfPDF Southtyrolhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/2020-02-17_IT-32_BZen.pdftrentino_pdfPDF Trentinohttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/2020-02-17_IT-32-TN_en.pdffd_overlay.pngDanger rating overlay (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/fd_overlay.pngfd_regions.jsonGeoJSON for regions (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/fd_regions.jsondangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/80677e00-6b27-4402-a2ea-c03c64522990.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=80677e00-6b27-4402-a2ea-c03c645229902020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZTexel MountainsDurreck RangeVal Müstair AlpsLangtaufersSchnals RidgeSouthern Stubai AlpsSouthern Zillertal Alps and High TauernSaldurn-Mastaun Ridgemoderate2200moderate322low11moderate2200moderate212moderate12dp6dp2wind_drifted_snowNWNENE2200persistent_weak_layersWSESSW2800steady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZFresh and older wind slabs require caution.Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. These avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack in little used backcountry terrain. In isolated cases the avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow and reach quite a large size. The danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase during the day. In addition a certain danger of gliding avalanches exists.The wind slabs of the last few days have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be reduced in some case. The surface of the snowpack will already soften in the late morning.The weather will be very mild.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/8edf998b-53c3-4505-9152-eff5048d2067.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=8edf998b-53c3-4505-9152-eff5048d20672020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZWeiÃkugel RangeWestern Verwall MountainsGurgler RangeEastern Verwall MountainsCentral Stubai AlpsSilvrettaNorthern Zillertal AlpsAllgäu AlpsSamnaun MountainsVenediger RangeEastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau AlpsNorthern Oetz and Stubai AlpsMieming MountainsWestern Tuxer AlpsEastern Tuxer AlpsWestern Lechtal AlpsGlockturm RangeCentral Lechtal AlpsGrieskogel Mountainsmoderate2400moderate322low11moderate2400moderate212low11dp6dp2wind_drifted_snowNWWNENE2400gliding_snowSESSW2400steady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZFresh and older wind slabs at high altitude.Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised adjacent to ridgelines. These avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The dry avalanches are rather small. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack in little used backcountry terrain. Avalanches can be released, in particular by large loads and reach medium size. <br/> In addition a certain danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m. <br/>Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack, in particular between approximately 2400 and 3000 m. <br/> The sometimes moderate wind has transported some snow. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are in individual cases still prone to triggering in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. <br/> The wind slabs of the last few days have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. <br/> The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. Individual gliding avalanches are possible.Hardly any decrease in avalanche danger.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/1c61ab17-a537-4223-9582-d17f29b735e4.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=1c61ab17-a537-4223-9582-d17f29b735e42020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZSouthern AdamelloAdamello - PresanellaNorthern Brenta - PellerSouthern BrentaSole, Pejo and RabbiMaddalenemoderatetreelinemoderate133moderate12lowtreelinelow211low11wind_drifted_snowNWWNESENESSWtreelinewet_snowNWNEWSENESSWsteady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZCaution is to be exercised on wind-loaded slopes. As a consequence of warming and solar radiation an unfavourable avalanche situation will be encountered in some regions.Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of a moderate to strong northwesterly wind, sometimes easily released wind slabs formed in all aspects. As the day progresses in particular on wind-loaded slopes there will be a gradual increase in the danger of gliding avalanches and moist snow slides. The more recent wind slabs are clearly recognisable, in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. In particular in gullies and bowls the wind slabs have increased in size additionally. <br/> Weakly bonded old snow: Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep north facing slopes above approximately 2300 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack in little used backcountry terrain. Avalanches can be released by large loads and reach medium size. Gradual increase in danger of dry and moist avalanches as a consequence of warming. <br/> In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface. <br/>The fresh wind slabs remain in some cases prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. <br/> Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies in particular above approximately 2300 m, especially in little used backcountry terrain. <br/>The avalanche danger will increase a little during the day. Fresh wind slabs require caution.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/75746f9e-48d1-4ce5-a797-b1717aa20bd1.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=75746f9e-48d1-4ce5-a797-b1717aa20bd12020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZKarwendel MountainsBrandenberg AlpsWestern Kitzbühel AlpsWilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring AlpsEastern Kitzbühel Alpsmoderate2000moderate212low11low2000low211low11dp6dp2wind_drifted_snowNWWNENE2000gliding_snowSESSW2000steady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZFresh and older wind slabs require caution.As a consequence of a light to moderate wind, mostly small wind slabs formed adjacent to ridgelines on northwest, north and northeast facing slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular on shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above approximately 2000 m. <br/> Weakly bonded old snow requires caution, especially on very steep shady slopes as well as on wind-loaded slopes. The avalanches are rather small and can mostly only be released by large loads. <br/> In addition a moderate (level 2) danger of gliding avalanches exists.The sometimes moderate wind has transported only a little snow. <br/> Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.Hardly any increase in avalanche danger.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/f1749135-ca86-4687-a7c0-b618a72ac324.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=f1749135-ca86-4687-a7c0-b618a72ac3242020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZGlockner RangeEastern Deferegger AlpsSchober MountainsLienzer DolomitesEastern Rieserferner Mountainsmoderate2400moderate212low11low2400low211low11dp6dp2wind_drifted_snowNWWNENE2400gliding_snowSESSW2400steady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZThe fresh and somewhat older wind slabs represent the main danger.Fresh and older wind slabs at high altitude. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep slopes above approximately 2400 m, especially in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. These places are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Mostly the avalanches are small. <br/> Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found also on extremely steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. This applies in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow. Avalanches can be released, mostly by large loads in isolated cases and reach medium size. <br/> In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.The sometimes moderate wind has transported only a little snow. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are in individual cases still prone to triggering above approximately 2400 m. These are mostly small. In very isolated cases relatively hard layers of snow are lying on old snow containing large grains. This applies especially on shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.The avalanche danger will persist.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/4a6fb6bd-9cdf-4771-af01-869f93d69b66.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=4a6fb6bd-9cdf-4771-af01-869f93d69b662020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZPrimiero - Pale di S. MartinoWestern Nonsberg AlpsFassa ValleySouthern LagoraiNorthern LagoraiLatemarPaganellaPine' - Mocheni Valleymoderatetreelinemoderate232moderate12lowtreelinelow211low11wind_drifted_snowNWWNESENESSWtreelinewet_snowNWNEWSENESSW2300steady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZFresh wind slabs require caution. As a consequence of warming and solar radiation an unfavourable avalanche situation will be encountered in some regions.Fresh wind slabs require caution. There is a danger of falling on the icy crust. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 1800 m, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects. These places are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Mostly the dry avalanches are medium-sized and can be released in some cases by a single winter sport participant. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the snowpack especially on steep shady slopes. Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of warming.The more recent wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering above the tree line. These are mostly small. The older wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.The avalanche danger will increase a little during the day. Fresh wind slabs require caution.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/bf50f93f-85bc-4f11-96fc-95ff9050f4a0.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=bf50f93f-85bc-4f11-96fc-95ff9050f4a02020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZGröden DolomitesPrags DolomitesSarntal AlpsWestern Pfunderer MountainsSexten DolomitesEastern Pfunderer MountainsWestern Rieserferner MountainsWestern Deferegger AlpsOrtler RangeUlten ValleyEastern Nonsberger AlpsNorthern Dolomites of Fiemmemoderate2200moderate222low11low2200low221low11dp6wind_drifted_snowNWNENE2200wet_snowWSESSW2600steady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZDry slab avalanches and moist snow slides during the day are possible.Fresh wind slabs require caution. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep northeast, north and southeast facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. These places are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Mostly the avalanches are small. <br/> In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface. <br/> As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist and wet avalanches are possible. This applies in particular in case of releases originating from very steep, sunny starting zones below approximately 2600 m that have retained the snow thus far.The somewhat older wind slabs are mostly small. In very isolated cases relatively hard layers of snow are lying on old snow containing large grains. This applies especially on shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.The avalanche danger will persist. The weather will be very mild.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files_local/2020-02-17/2020-02-16_16-00-00/6121348c-d33f-4cb5-9496-fade48b4be14.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2020-02-17?region=6121348c-d33f-4cb5-9496-fade48b4be142020-02-16T16:00:00Z2020-02-16T23:00:00Z2020-02-17T23:00:00ZPrealpsCembra ValleyBondone and StivoVallarsaFolgaria - LaveroneLedro ValleyMarzola - Valsuganalowtreelinelow221low11lowtreelinelow211low11wind_drifted_snowNWWNESENESSWtreelinewet_snowNWWNESENESSWsteady2020-02-17T23:00:00Z2020-02-18T23:00:00ZFresh wind slabs require caution.The fresh snow and wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects above the tree line. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 1800 m and adjacent to ridgelines. These places are rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. As a consequence of warming and solar radiation a moderate danger of gliding avalanches and moist snow slides will be encountered in some regions. In very isolated cases the gliding avalanches are large.The fresh wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in particular on very steep shady slopes above the tree line.The avalanche danger will increase a little during the day. Fresh wind slabs require caution.