2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 4 2 DP5 DP6 old snow new snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z A critical avalanche situation will be encountered over a wide area. The fresh snow and the sometimes deep wind slabs are very prone to triggering. Avalanches can in many places be released very easily. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line. Such avalanche prone locations are covered with new snow and are therefore barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. To some extent avalanches can penetrate deep layers and reach large size. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as on wind-loaded slopes. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. The runout zones of large avalanches are to be treated with caution. As a consequence of the sometimes strong wind individual natural avalanches are possible. <br/> <br/> Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Defensive route selection is important. The wind will be strong at times. <br/> <br/> The old snowpack is faceted. Over a wide area new snow and wind slabs are lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. The various wind slabs have bonded poorly with each other and the old snowpack. Avalanches can as before be released very easily and reach large size in isolated cases. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 DP5 DP6 old snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z Weakly bonded old snow requires caution. Distinct weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released very easily. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. <br/> <br/> Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases. 10 to 30 cm of snow fell in the last few days. Up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong at times. <br/> <br/> Over a wide area new snow and wind slabs are lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. The old snowpack is faceted. The avalanche danger will persist. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 DP5 DP6 old snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z The avalanche-prone wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. They represent the main danger. As a consequence of the sometimes storm force wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. <br/> <br/> The fresh and older wind slabs can be released very easily. They are barely recognisable. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200 m and on steep south facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. In particular in shady places that are protected from the wind avalanches can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach quite a large size. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as in gullies and bowls. <br/> <br/> Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack are a clear indication of a weakly bonded snowpack. 15 to 25 cm of snow fell in the last few days. The strong wind has transported the new snow significantly. Up to 10 cm of snow will fall. As a consequence of the sometimes storm force wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. <br/> <br/> In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly. The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. The old snowpack is faceted. <br/> <br/> The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones. Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 DP5 DP6 old snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. Off-piste activities call for great caution and restraint. Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released over a wide area easily by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line. Such avalanche prone locations are numerous but are difficult to recognise. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. <br/> <br/> Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Defensive route selection is recommended. Over a wide area 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last few days. The wind will be strong at times. <br/> <br/> The old snowpack is faceted. Over a wide area new snow and wind slabs are lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. The various wind slabs have bonded poorly with each other and the old snowpack. The avalanche danger will persist. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 DP6 DP5 drifting snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z Wind slabs require caution. The wind slabs of the last few days remain prone to triggering. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in particular on northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 1800 m. Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also on wind-protected south facing slopes. In isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. 5 to 20 cm of snow fell in the last few days. <br/> In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly with each other and the old snowpack. <br/> <br/> The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones. Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 DP6 DP5 drifting snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z Wind slabs represent the main danger. They can be released easily. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. <br/> <br/> The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above the tree line and on steep south facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. In many cases avalanches are rather small. In particular in shady places that are protected from the wind they can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size. <br/> Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible in isolated cases, especially at elevated altitudes. <br/> Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as in gullies and bowls. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. <br/> <br/> Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Up to 30 cm of snow fell in the last few days. As a consequence of the sometimes storm force wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. <br/> <br/> The fresh wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. The old snowpack is faceted. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly together. <br/> <br/> The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones. Wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 DP6 DP5 drifting snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. <br/> <br/> The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above the tree line and on steep south facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. <br/> Mostly avalanches are small. In particular in shady places that are protected from the wind they can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size in some cases. Caution is to be exercised in particular at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as in gullies and bowls. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. <br/> <br/> Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Some snow fell in the last few days. As a consequence of the sometimes storm force wind the wind slabs will increase in size moderately. <br/> <br/> The fresh wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. The old snowpack is faceted. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded poorly together. <br/> <br/> The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones. Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 DP6 DP7 drifting snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z The wind slabs represent the main danger. In all aspects precarious wind slabs formed. This applies especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The wind slabs can be released easily in some cases above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised at their margins in particular. <br/> In isolated cases avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow. In very isolated cases avalanches are medium-sized. <br/> Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. <br/> Little snow has fallen in particular in the north and in the west. The avalanche-prone wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The wind slabs have bonded poorly with the old snowpack. <br/> Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. <br/> The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. <br/> Over a wide area a little snow is lying. The avalanche danger will persist. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 DP6 DP5 drifting snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs represent the main danger. The fresh and older wind slabs can be released easily. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line, in isolated cases also in areas close to the tree line. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain, as well as adjacent to ridgelines. Such avalanche prone locations are easy to recognise. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) such avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and larger. In some cases the avalanches in these loacations are medium-sized. <br/> <br/> Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Over a wide area 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the last few days. The wind will be strong in some regions. <br/> <br/> Fresh and older wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. The old snowpack is faceted and its surface has a crust that is barely capable of bearing a load. <br/> <br/> The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as a consequence of warming. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 1 1 drifting snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z Wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. Wind slabs are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. The avalanche prone locations are rare but are easy to recognise. Mostly avalanches are small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. <br/> <br/> 2 to 10 cm of snow has fallen since Friday. The wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. The old snowpack is faceted. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year in all altitude zones. Low avalanche danger will persist. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 1 1 DP6 DP5 drifting snow steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z The fresh wind slabs are mostly only small but prone to triggering. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. <br/> Caution is to be exercised in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Mostly avalanches are only small. <br/> <br/> Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. The sometimes storm force wind will transport the snow. <br/> The wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers at elevated altitudes. <br/> <br/> The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. A little snow is lying in all altitude zones. Wind slabs require caution. 2026-01-12T06:27:58Z Avalanche.report 2026-01-11T16:00:00Z 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 1 steady 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z 2026-01-13T16:00:00Z Wind slabs - Very isolated avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Caution is to be exercised adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Mostly avalanches are only small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. The avalanche-prone wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The wind slabs have bonded poorly with the old snowpack. <br/> Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack in particular on wind-protected shady slopes. <br/> The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. <br/> Over a wide area a little snow is lying. The avalanche danger will persist.