Avalanche forecast for Thursday 23 April 2026.

Weakly bonded old snow and wet snow require caution.

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 moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two.

earlier in the day, above 2500 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to North-East. Furthermore, later in the day, below 2800 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 North-West to North to North-East.

In the late morning a favourable avalanche situation will be encountered in some regions. As the day progresses as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be only a slight increase in the danger of wet avalanches. This applies on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes below approximately 2500 m, as well as on very steep west and east facing slopes below approximately 2800 m, but in isolated cases also on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Wet avalanches can in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant. In very isolated cases these can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach large size. This applies on very steep shady slopes below approximately 2500 m. Dry avalanches can additionally be released, mostly by large additional loads, especially on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes above approximately 2500 m. The avalanche prone locations are very rare but are difficult to recognise.

And now the snowpack:

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be quite good. 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 gradual moistening of the snowpack at intermediate and high altitudes. Shady slopes above approximately 2500 m: Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack at elevated altitudes. On steep sunny slopes as well as below approximately 1800 m hardly any snow is lying.

The tendency for Friday 24 April 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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