Update of the avalanche forecast for Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Fresh wind slabs require caution. Weakly bonded old snow requires 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 wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to East. Furthermore, all day, above 2000 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

As a consequence of the sometimes strong wind the previously small wind slabs will increase in size as the day progresses. The near-surface layers of the snowpack can be released even by individual winter sport participants in particular on northeast, north and east facing slopes. Avalanches can also be triggered in near-ground layers and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual moist loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep slopes.

And now the snowpack:

10 to 25 cm of snow has fallen. The strong wind will transport the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. West, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. Below approximately 2000 m: The old snowpack will be moist.

The tendency for Wednesday 18 March 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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