Update of the avalanche forecast for Saturday 21 February 2026.

A very dangerous avalanche situation will prevail. The danger exists in particular in alpine snow sports terrain.

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

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 new snow problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, all day, below 1800 meter, we have a wet snow problem. This in all aspects.

Attention, a special warning: Natural avalanches are to be expected.

Large quantities of fresh snow and the wind-drifted snow are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. The fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs that are being formed by the strong westerly wind are very prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are numerous. They are to be found also in steep terrain in areas close to the tree line. More natural avalanches are to be expected. Avalanches can in some cases penetrate deep layers and reach large size. This applies on west, north and east facing slopes. With the onset of the intense precipitation, the natural avalanche activity will increase. Caution is to be exercised in particular in leeward starting zones. As a consequence of the rain, the likelihood of natural avalanches being released will increase significantly.

And now the snowpack:

20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Thursday. 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Saturday, this applies in particular as the day progresses. The wind will be moderate to strong. The wind will transport the new snow. Further wind slabs will form. Up to intermediate altitudes rain will fall. The snowpack will be prone to triggering over a wide area. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. Distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line.

The tendency for Sunday 22 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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