Avalanche forecast for Thursday 19 February 2026.

From the middle of the day a precarious avalanche situation will prevail. The avalanche danger in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation is within the upper range of danger level 3 (considerable).

earlier in the day it applies above 1800 meter considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one. later in the day it applies above the treeline considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, below moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two.

earlier in the day, above 1800 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, later in the day, above the treeline, we have a wind slab problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, later in the day, above the treeline, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, later in the day, we have a new snow problem. This in all aspects.

Attention, a special warning: Remotely triggered and natural avalanches are to be expected.

Late morning: In particular on wind-loaded slopes avalanches can be triggered in the faceted old snow and reach medium size. This applies even in case of a single winter sport participant in some cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. Increase in avalanche danger from the middle of the day. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind from variable directions, precarious wind slabs will form from the middle of the day. These can be released in near-surface layers of the snowpack. Avalanches can also penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach quite a large size on west, north and east facing slopes. Natural avalanches are to be expected. The runout zones are to be avoided. The emptied starting zones will be replenished as a consequence of snowfall and wind. In addition an appreciable danger of loose snow avalanches exists.

And now the snowpack:

20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall from midday. The sometimes strong wind will transport the new snow. The snowpack will become increasingly prone to triggering. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Over a wide area further wind slabs will form. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.

The tendency for Friday 20 February 2026 indicates an increasing avalanche danger.

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