Update of the avalanche forecast for Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack represent the main danger. In addition the fresh wind slabs should be taken into account.

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. Furthermore, all day, above the treeline, we have a wind slab problem. This in all aspects.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by people. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized but easily released. In some places the avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach large size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, and on little used shady slopes. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. The wind was strong at times in some regions, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above the tree line. The wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised at their margins in particular.

And now the snowpack:

The snowpack remains generally prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. At high altitude the wind slabs have increased in size additionally in the last two days.

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

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