Update of the avalanche forecast for Monday 12 January 2026.

The avalanche-prone wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. They represent the main danger.

all day it applies above 2200 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 2200 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. This in all aspects.

As a consequence of the sometimes storm force wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. The fresh and older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200 m and on steep south facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. In particular in shady places that are protected from the wind avalanches can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as in gullies and bowls. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger.

And now the snowpack:

5 to 15 cm of snow fell in the last few days. The strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. The wind will be strong at times. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly with each other and the old snowpack. The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. The old snowpack is faceted. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones.

The tendency for Tuesday 13 January 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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