Update of the avalanche forecast for Sunday 15 March 2026.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

all day it applies above 2000 meter considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 2000 meter, 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. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

Avalanches can be released in near-ground layers and reach large size in isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Fresh wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering on near-ridge shady slopes. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily, including medium-sized ones. In addition small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are possible, in the event of solar radiation in particular on extremely steep slopes.

And now the snowpack:

20 to 30 cm of snow has fallen since Sunday. The moderate wind has transported some snow. Fresh wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. They are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack on shady slopes. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies above approximately 2000 m. Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist.

We have the following danger patterns: dp.1: deep persistent weak layer, dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind.

The tendency for Monday 16 March 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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