Update of the avalanche forecast for Saturday 10 January 2026.

Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.

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 persistent weak layer problem. This in all aspects.

Distinct weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released very easily. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Such avalanche prone locations are widespread but are barely recognisable. Mostly avalanches are small. Shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger.

And now the snowpack:

10 to 15 cm of snow fell in the last two days. The wind will be strong. Over a wide area new snow and wind slabs are lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. Steep north facing slopes: The old snowpack is very weak; its surface is loosely bonded and consists of surface hoar and faceted crystals. Steep east, south and west facing slopes: The old snowpack is faceted and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.

The tendency for Sunday 11 January 2026 indicates an increasing avalanche danger.

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