Avalanche forecast for Wednesday 25 February 2026.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. Very steep sunny slopes: Increase in danger of wet avalanches as a consequence of warming.

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 persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, all day, above 2000 meter, we have a wind slab problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, all day, below 2400 meter, we have a wet snow problem. Especially in the aspects East to South to West.

Attention, a special warning: Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for great restraint.

The northwesterly wind has transported the fresh and old snow significantly. In particular at high altitude avalanche prone wind slabs formed, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas in all altitude zones, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain at elevated altitudes. On very steep sunny slopes medium-sized natural avalanches must be expected. In some places the avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach large size. Mostly the dry avalanches are medium-sized and can be released by a single winter sport participant. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Backcountry touring calls for meticulous route selection.

And now the snowpack:

The new snow and wind slabs of last week are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes above the tree line. Distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. The meteorological conditions will foster a gradual weakening of the snowpack on sunny slopes. The snowpack remains unstable over a wide area, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas in all altitude zones, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain at elevated altitudes.

The tendency for Thursday 26 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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