Update of the avalanche forecast for Saturday 21 February 2026.

A precarious avalanche situation will prevail.

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.

Attention, a special warning: Remotely triggered and natural avalanches are possible.

Wind slabs are very prone to triggering in all aspects. These can in many cases be released in near-surface layers of the snowpack. Avalanches can also penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size on west, north and east facing slopes. As a consequence of the strong foehn wind from the north individual natural avalanches are possible as the day progresses. The runout zones are to be avoided. In addition as the day progresses especially at the base of rock walls, small loose snow avalanches are possible.

And now the snowpack:

15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. Some snow will fall in the afternoon. The northerly foehn wind will transport the new snow. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. 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 Sunday 22 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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