Update of the avalanche forecast for Wednesday 8 April 2026.

The danger of wet avalanches will already increase in the late morning. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in some places by individual winter sport participants.

earlier in the day it applies above 2400 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one. later in the day it applies above 2600 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three.

In the late morning as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be a rapid increase in the danger of moist and wet avalanches. Avalanches can penetrate deep layers and reach large size in isolated cases. This applies in all aspects in particular below approximately 2600 m, also on very steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. In addition individual small and medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

And now the snowpack:

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good. The surface of the snowpack has frozen to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will already soften in the late morning. The snowpack will become increasingly wet all the way through. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2600 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack consists of faceted crystals. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on steep sunny slopes in high Alpine regions.

The tendency for Thursday 9 April 2026 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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