Update of the avalanche forecast for Sunday 15 February 2026.

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. This applies in particular at elevated altitudes on steep shady slopes. Wind slabs require caution.

all day it applies above 1800 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 1800 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to East.

Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow, this applies even in case of a single winter sport participant in some cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. In addition the fresh wind slabs adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering in some cases. This applies in particular in the Nockberge Central and in the Gurktal Alps Central. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.

And now the snowpack:

Some snow has fallen in some regions. As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day. The wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes. Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be unfavourable at elevated altitudes. Weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on northwest, north and east facing slopes. Below approximately 1800 m as well as steep sunny slopes: The snowpack is fairly homogeneous and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load.

The tendency for Monday 16 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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