Avalanche forecast for Friday 20 February 2026.

An unfavourable avalanche situation will prevail.

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

all day, above the treeline, we have a wind slab problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, all day, above the treeline, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, all day, below the treeline, we have a wet snow problem. This in all aspects.

Wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, above the tree line. Avalanches can also penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size on west, north and east facing slopes. The runout zones are to be avoided. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Mostly small wet loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of rain this applies in particular on very steep slopes in the Karawanks West, in the Karwanks Central and in the Karwanks East.

And now the snowpack:

10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. Above the tree line: 10 to 20 cm of snow will fall. The strong wind will transport the new snow. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Over a wide area further wind slabs will form. The snowpack will become increasingly prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. Below the tree line: Karawanks West, Karwanks Central, Karawanks East, The rain will give rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack.

The tendency for Saturday 21 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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