Avalanche forecast for Thursday 16 April 2026.

Increase in danger of wet avalanches in the course of the day.

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. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. 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.

As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be an increase in the danger of wet avalanches. Individual natural avalanches are possible as the day progresses. This applies on shady slopes below approximately 2500 m, as well as on sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Especially on steep shady slopes avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow and reach large size in isolated cases. Dry avalanches can additionally be released by people, especially on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. The no longer entirely fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases in particular on very steep shady slopes in high Alpine regions.

And now the snowpack:

The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will already soften in the late morning. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise 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. Steep west, north and east facing slopes: Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack at elevated altitudes.

The tendency for Friday 17 April 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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