Avalanche forecast for Monday 16 March 2026.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

all day it applies above 2000 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, 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 North-West to North to North-East.

Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. 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. As a consequence of new snow and wind from southerly directions, small wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. This applies especially on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released by people. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual moist loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on very steep slopes.

And now the snowpack:

In the south in some regions up to 25 cm of snow has fallen. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Above approximately 2000 m: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. This applies on shady slopes. Below approximately 2000 m and steep sunny slopes: The old snowpack will be moist. The weather conditions will give rise to thorough wetting of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.

The tendency for Tuesday 17 March 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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