Avalanche.report

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Published 28 Apr 2026, 17:17:00


Danger level

2500m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2500m
Persistent weak layer
2500m


Wet snow is to be evaluated with care and prudence.

As a consequence of new snow and wind, wind slabs will form in particular in high Alpine regions. On very steep slopes the moist avalanches can be released naturally and reach medium size in isolated cases. As a consequence of warming there will be an increase in the avalanche danger.
Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2500 m. Avalanches can be released, mostly by large loads and reach medium size. In very isolated cases these can penetrate down to the ground and reach large size.

Snowpack

dp.10: springtime scenario
dp.1: deep persistent weak layer

The spring-like weather conditions will give rise to rapid moistening of the snowpack below approximately 2800 m. The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will soften quickly. Some snow will fall in some localities. This applies above approximately 2400 m. Some rain will fall over a wide area.
Steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2500 m: Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will persist.


Danger level

2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
2000m


Low avalanche danger will prevail.

The danger of moist and wet avalanches will already exist in the early morning. From origins in starting zones where no previous releases have taken place individual wet avalanches are possible. Mostly they are rather small.
Caution is to be exercised on extremely steep shady slopes.

Snowpack

dp.3: rain
dp.10: springtime scenario

Some rain will fall in some regions. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be barely evident over a wide area. The surface of the snowpack is not frozen and will soften quickly.

Tendency

Low avalanche danger will prevail.