Update of the avalanche forecast for Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

all day it applies above the treeline considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

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

Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can still be released in some places by individual winter sport participants. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In addition the small wind slabs of the last few days adjacent to ridgelines are prone to triggering in isolated cases still, especially on very steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye.

And now the snowpack:

Some snow will fall. As a consequence of a strong wind from northwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form especially in gullies and bowls. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.

The tendency for Thursday 19 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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