Avalanche forecast for Friday 17 April 2026.

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

earlier in the day it applies above 2500 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one. 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, 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 the day progresses as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be an appreciable increase in the danger of wet avalanches. Wet avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant. This applies on very steep shady slopes below approximately 2500 m, as well as on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Natural avalanches are possible in the afternoon. Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow and reach large size in isolated cases. Dry avalanches can additionally be released, even by small loads in isolated cases, 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.

And now the snowpack:

The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften during the day. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to increasing and thorough wetting of the snowpack below approximately 3000 m. 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 Saturday 18 April 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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