Avalanche forecast for Friday 27 March 2026.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

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 wind slab problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, all day, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

The wind slabs represent the main danger. Adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and on steep slopes dry slab avalanches are possible, even large ones in isolated cases. Avalanches can be released by small loads. This applies in particular above the tree line, as well as at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Precarious weak layers exist in the old snowpack on very steep shady slopes. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in northwest to north to northeast facing aspects. Medium-sized avalanches are possible especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These can release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach quite a large size. Slopes that have been little used this winter thus far where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are especially dangerous. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible.

And now the snowpack:

The sometimes storm force wind has transported the new snow significantly. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in all aspects and generally above the tree line. Distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on steep shady slopes. This applies especially above the tree line.

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

The tendency for Saturday 28 March 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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