link Link to website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12 simple_link Link to the simplified website https://avalanche.report/simple/2019-02-12/en.html fd_albina_map.jpg Danger rating map (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/fd_albina_map.jpg fd_tyrol_map.jpg Danger rating map Tirol (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/fd_tyrol_map.jpg fd_southtyrol_map.jpg Danger rating map Southtyrol (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/fd_southtyrol_map.jpg fd_trentino_map.jpg Danger rating map Trentino (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/fd_trentino_map.jpg pdf PDF https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/2019-02-12_en.pdf tyrol_pdf PDF Tirol https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/2019-02-12_AT-07_en.pdf southtyrol_pdf PDF Southtyrol https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/2019-02-12_IT-32-BZ_en.pdf trentino_pdf PDF Trentino https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/2019-02-12_IT-32-TN_en.pdf fd_overlay.png Danger rating overlay (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/fd_overlay.png fd_regions.json GeoJSON for regions (whole day) https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/fd_regions.json dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/1ed7b18e-bd52-4557-949b-8a0f4f2fcf76.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=1ed7b18e-bd52-4557-949b-8a0f4f2fcf76 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Western Lechtal Alps Central Lechtal Alps Western Verwall Mountains Eastern Verwall Mountains Allgäu Alps Silvretta Samnaun Mountains Eastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau Alps Mieming Mountains considerable considerable 3 3 3 considerable 2 2 dp6 dp2 wind_drifted_snow NE N E NW SE gliding_snow S E SW SE W 2400 decreasing 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong northerly wind, extensive wind slabs will form. Individual natural dry avalanches are possible, even large ones in isolated cases. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The fresh wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach large size in isolated cases. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Also places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are precarious. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line as well as below the tree line. Dry avalanches can additionally in isolated cases be released in near-surface layers, in particular by large additional loads. These avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep southwest, south and southeast facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. Transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the avalanche situation is more favourable. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular below approximately 2400 m on steep grassy slopes. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. Over a wide area over a wide area 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The northerly wind will transport the fresh snow significantly. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects. Fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. This applies on shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and below the tree line. Faceted weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack. This applies in particular on extremely steep southwest, south and southeast facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. No distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. The old snowpack will be moist at low altitude. This applies on sunny slopes. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as the snowfall eases. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/298d9bcd-1a8f-48ad-a9f4-7c4542c9880c.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=298d9bcd-1a8f-48ad-a9f4-7c4542c9880c 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Karwendel Mountains Brandenberg Alps Western Kitzbühel Alps Wilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps Eastern Kitzbühel Alps Venediger Range considerable considerable 3 3 3 considerable 2 2 dp6 dp2 wind_drifted_snow NE N E NW SE gliding_snow S E SW SE W 2400 steady 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong northerly wind, extensive wind slabs will form. Individual natural dry avalanches are possible. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The fresh wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach large size in isolated cases. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Also places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are precarious. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line as well as below the tree line. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the avalanche situation is more favourable. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular below approximately 2400 m on steep grassy slopes. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. In some regions in some regions up to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The northerly wind will transport the fresh snow significantly. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects. Fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. This applies on shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and below the tree line. No distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. The old snowpack will be moist at low altitude. This applies in particular on sunny slopes. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as the snowfall eases. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/20e8dac0-8dbd-44a4-a3d5-c2d9ff4e6a20.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=20e8dac0-8dbd-44a4-a3d5-c2d9ff4e6a20 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Glockturm Range Grieskogel Mountains Weißkugel Range Gurgler Range Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps considerable considerable 2 3 3 moderate 1 2 dp6 dp2 wind_drifted_snow NE N E NW SE treeline gliding_snow S E SW SE W 2400 decreasing 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong northerly wind, extensive wind slabs will form in particular above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Also places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are precarious. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line as well as below the tree line. Dry avalanches can additionally in isolated cases be released in near-surface layers, in particular by large additional loads. These avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep southwest, south and southeast facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. Transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the avalanche situation is more favourable. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular below approximately 2400 m on steep grassy slopes. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. In some regions 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The northwesterly wind will transport the fresh snow significantly. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects. Fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. This applies on shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and below the tree line. Faceted weak layers exist in the top section of the old snowpack. This applies in particular on extremely steep southwest, south and southeast facing slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. No distinct weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. The old snowpack will be moist at low altitude. This applies in particular on sunny slopes. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as the snowfall eases. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/3362da4d-eb94-4840-9695-23c9b65ea4d0.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=3362da4d-eb94-4840-9695-23c9b65ea4d0 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Glockner Range Eastern Deferegger Alps Schober Mountains Lienzer Dolomites Eastern Rieserferner Mountains considerable considerable 2 3 3 moderate 1 2 dp6 dp1 wind_drifted_snow NE N E NW SE treeline persistent_weak_layers NE N NW 1800 2600 decreasing 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong northwesterly wind, extensive wind slabs formed in particular above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. Also places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are precarious. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line as well as below the tree line. Dry avalanches can additionally in isolated cases be released in near-ground layers, in particular by large additional loads. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes between approximately 1800 and 2600 m. Transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular below approximately 2400 m on steep grassy slopes. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. In some regions 5 to 10 cm of snow, but less in some localities, will fall. The northerly wind will transport the fresh snow significantly. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects. Fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. This applies on shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and below the tree line. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack. The old snowpack will be moist at low altitude. This applies especially on sunny slopes. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as the precipitation eases. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/cc670439-5b94-4088-82e9-b41b28932d99.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=cc670439-5b94-4088-82e9-b41b28932d99 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Western Tuxer Alps Eastern Tuxer Alps Central Stubai Alps Northern Zillertal Alps considerable considerable 2 3 3 moderate 1 2 dp6 dp2 wind_drifted_snow NE N E NW SE treeline gliding_snow S E SW SE W 2400 steady 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong northerly wind, extensive wind slabs will form in particular above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. Also places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are precarious. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line as well as below the tree line. Dry avalanches can additionally in isolated cases be released in near-ground layers, in particular by large additional loads. These avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. Transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the avalanche situation is more favourable. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists, in particular below approximately 2400 m on steep grassy slopes. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night. In some regions 10 to 30 cm of snow. will fall. The northerly wind will transport the fresh snow significantly. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects. Fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on surface hoar. This applies on shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and below the tree line. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes between approximately 2200 and 2600 m. The old snowpack will be moist at low altitude. This applies on sunny slopes. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as the snowfall eases. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/4e6a90d4-e880-487c-a8c8-7f1aebd701b2.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=4e6a90d4-e880-487c-a8c8-7f1aebd701b2 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Sexten Dolomites Eastern Pfunderer Mountains Durreck Range Western Rieserferner Mountains Val Müstair Alps Western Deferegger Alps Langtaufers Ortler Range Schnals Ridge Southern Stubai Alps Southern Zillertal Alps and High Tauern Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge Texel Mountains Prags Dolomites Western Pfunderer Mountains considerable considerable 3 3 3 moderate 1 2 persistent_weak_layers NE S N SW E NW W SE 1600 wind_drifted_snow NE S N E SW NW SE W treeline steady 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Wind slabs represent the main danger. As a consequence of the strong northerly wind more avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong northerly wind, brittle wind slabs formed in particular in the north. They are in some cases extensive and can be released easily. Weakly bonded old snow: Avalanches can in some places be released by small loads, especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the avalanche situation is more favourable. In addition a latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. In particular in the north 20 to 30 cm of snow. has fallen in the last two days. The fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in all aspects. Weak layers deep in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/89cadb64-0e20-406f-9514-50144a3476e3.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=89cadb64-0e20-406f-9514-50144a3476e3 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Southern Adamello Primiero - Pale di S. Martino Adamello - Presanella Northern Brenta - Peller Southern Brenta Fassa Valley Sole, Pejo and Rabbi Southern Lagorai Northern Lagorai Latemar Maddalene considerable considerable 3 3 2 moderate 1 2 wind_drifted_snow NE S N E SW NW SE W treeline persistent_weak_layers NE N E NW 1600 decreasing 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. Especially adjacent to ridgelines the wind slabs will increase in size once again as the day progresses. They are to be avoided in particular in very steep terrain. Dry avalanches can in some places be released by small loads and reach large size in isolated cases. This applies in all aspects adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection. The surface of the snowpack is frozen, but not to a significant depth. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular in shady places that are protected from the wind. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/de5c9dde-d8df-400e-8631-7919e9073969.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=de5c9dde-d8df-400e-8631-7919e9073969 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Gröden Dolomites Sarntal Alps Ulten Valley Eastern Nonsberger Alps Northern Dolomites of Fiemme moderate moderate 2 2 3 low 1 1 persistent_weak_layers NE N E NW W 1600 wind_drifted_snow NE S N E SW NW SE W treeline steady 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs require caution. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate defensive route selection. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes. This applies in shady places that are protected from the wind and at a distance from ridgelines. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack and in areas close to the tree line. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the avalanche situation is a little more favourable. In addition the fresh and older wind slabs in all aspects are prone to triggering in many locations. They can be released even by a single winter sport participant in all aspects. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for caution and restraint. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular in shady places that are protected from the wind. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. The strong wind has transported the fresh snow and, in some cases, old snow as well. The fresh and older wind slabs are to be avoided as far as possible. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. dangerRatingMap Simplified danger rating map of the region https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-02-12/2019-02-11_16-00-00/668fdeed-d4b7-4eb3-9e1c-7a44cec29a86.jpg website Link to region on the website https://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-02-12?region=668fdeed-d4b7-4eb3-9e1c-7a44cec29a86 2019-02-11T16:00:00Z 2019-02-11T23:00:00Z 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report https://avalanche.report Prealps Cembra Valley Bondone and Stivo Vallarsa Western Nonsberg Alps Folgaria - Laverone Ledro Valley Paganella Marzola - Valsugana Pine' - Mocheni Valley moderate moderate 2 2 2 low 1 1 persistent_weak_layers NE N E NW W treeline wind_drifted_snow NE S N E SW NW SE W treeline steady 2019-02-12T23:00:00Z 2019-02-13T23:00:00Z Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate defensive route selection. Wind slabs can in some places be released by small loads and reach medium size. This applies on steep shady slopes and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack and in areas close to the tree line. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection. The surface of the snowpack is frozen, but not to a significant depth. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular in shady places that are protected from the wind. Below approximately 1600 m thus far only a little snow is lying.