Update of the avalanche forecast for Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

all day it applies above 2000 meter considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, 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 2000 meter, we have a wind slab problem. This in all aspects.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In addition the fresh wind slabs of the last few days in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain are prone to triggering in some cases still. The avalanche conditions are unfavourable.

And now the snowpack:

In some regions 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Sunday. The wind was strong at times. The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m.

The tendency for Thursday 19 February 2026 indicates an increasing avalanche danger.

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