Update of the avalanche forecast for Saturday 21 February 2026.

Fresh wind slabs are to be avoided.

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.

Wind slabs are prone to triggering in all aspects. These can be released in near-surface layers of the snowpack. The avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Avalanches can in some cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size on west, north and east facing slopes. Individual natural avalanches are possible. In the regions exposed to a lot of wind this applies at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.

And now the snowpack:

15 to 25 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. The northerly foehn wind will transport the new snow. Over a wide area further wind slabs will form. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. 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!