Update of the avalanche forecast for Friday 16 January 2026.

Wind slabs require caution. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes.

all day it applies low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 1900 meter, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to North-East.

The somewhat older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 1900 m. Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are only small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

And now the snowpack:

The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers at elevated altitudes. The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Steep south facing slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface. 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 Saturday 17 January 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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