Update of the avalanche forecast for Friday 13 February 2026.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

all day it applies above 2000 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 2000 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, all day, above 2200 meter, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to East.

Avalanches can in some places be released easily, especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Isolated whumpfing sounds and shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. As a consequence of the strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. These are in some cases prone to triggering in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects.

And now the snowpack:

Some snow will fall. The wind will be strong. The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on surface hoar in some places above approximately 2200 m. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes. The snowpack is unfavourably layered. In its middle, the snowpack is weak in some cases. The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. 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 14 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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