Avalanche forecast for Thursday 26 February 2026.

Weakly bonded old snow and wet snow represent the main danger.

earlier in the day it applies above 1800 meter considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one. later in the day it applies considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three.

earlier in the day, above 1800 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, later in the day, above 1800 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, later in the day, below 2400 meter, we have a wet snow problem. Especially in the aspects East to South to West.

The new snow and wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. Winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. These can penetrate deep layers and reach large size, especially on west, north and east facing slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on slopes above approximately 1800 m. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also on southeast, south and southwest facing slopes above approximately 2800 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular in little used terrain, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Whumpfing sounds serve as an alarm indicating the danger. In their paths avalanches can entrain the wet snow. This extends the avalanche runout distances. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more wet avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m. In particular on steep, rather lightly snow-covered east and west facing slopes the wet avalanches can penetrate even deep layers and reach large size in isolated cases. In addition gliding avalanches are possible. This applies especially on cut and grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.

And now the snowpack:

On Thursday it will be very mild over a wide area. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften during the day. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to extreme and thorough wetting of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2200 m. Shady slopes: The snowpack remains prone to triggering in some places. Large quantities of fresh snow and the wind-drifted snow of the last few days are bonding only slowly with the old snowpack. As a consequence of mild temperatures the snow drift accumulations stabilised. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes.

The tendency for Friday 27 February 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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