Update of the avalanche forecast for Wednesday 15 April 2026.

As the day progresses a dangerous avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area. Wet snow represents the main danger.

earlier in the day it applies moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two. later in the day it applies above 3000 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three.

earlier in the day, below 2500 meter, we have a wet snow problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, earlier in the day, above 2500 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, later in the day, below 3000 meter, we have a wet snow problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, later in the day, above 2500 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

Attention, a special warning: Natural avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses.

In the early morning as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be a rapid increase in the danger of wet avalanches. Most and wet avalanches can in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep slopes below approximately 2500 m. As the penetration by moisture increases the prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. More frequent wet slab avalanches are to be expected in the afternoon. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes between approximately 2200 and 2500 m. Especially here wet avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow and reach large size. This also applies in isolated cases in highly frequented off-piste terrain. In steep gullies the avalanches can reach areas without any snow cover. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2500 m. Such avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable.

And now the snowpack:

During the night the weather was clear at times. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night was quite good at times. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack below approximately 3000 m. The high humditiy will give rise in the afternoon to a loss of strength within the snowpack also on steep shady slopes. West, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m: Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals.

The tendency for Thursday 16 April 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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