Avalanche report for Wednesday 26 February 2025.

Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases.

all day it applies above the treeline moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above the treeline, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to North-East. Furthermore, all day, above 2400 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released, even by a single winter sport participant. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes above the tree line. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. They are easy to recognise. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases in shady places that are protected from the wind. The avalanche prone locations are to be found 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, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases. On steep grassy slopes mostly small gliding avalanches are possible.

And now the snowpack:

Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow, and up to 25 cm in some localities, will fall, in particular in the High Tauern and in the Sexten Dolomites. In the Vinschgau less snow will fall. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes.

The tendency for Thursday 27 February 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

Have a nice day and don't forget to be careful!