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Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. <br/> <br/> As a consequence of new snow and a strong northwesterly wind, easily released wind slabs will form in particular above approximately 2000 m, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Individual natural avalanches are to be expected."},"snowpackStructure":{"comment":"Up to 15 cm of snow has fallen since Monday. The strong wind has transported the new snow. 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from northwesterly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day. The various wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. <br/> <br/> Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. 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Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Steep, little used shady slopes are to be avoided as far as possible. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. <br/> <br/> Fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are prone to triggering, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above the tree line. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. <br/> <br/> Restraint is advisable."},"snowpackStructure":{"comment":"Some snow will fall. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from northwesterly directions, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day. 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Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 1800 m. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. <br/> <br/> In addition the mostly small wind slabs in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls are prone to triggering. This applies in particular above approximately 2000 m. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye."},"snowpackStructure":{"comment":"Some snow will fall. As a consequence of a strong wind from northwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form especially in gullies and bowls. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. <br/> <br/> Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. 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Individual natural avalanches are to be expected. <br/> <br/> In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche situation is more dangerous. Restraint is advisable."},"snowpackStructure":{"comment":"5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Sunday. 5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Wednesday. <br/> As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. Somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. <br/> Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line."},"tendency":[{"highlights":"The conditions remain favourable. Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. 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These are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 1800 m. <br/> <br/> Very steep south facing slopes as well as below approximately 1400 m: The weather conditions in the afternoon will give rise to softening of the snowpack."},"tendency":[{"highlights":"Avalanches can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant.","tendencyType":"steady","validTime":{"startTime":"2026-02-17T16:00:00Z","endTime":"2026-02-18T16:00:00Z"}}],"customData":{"ALBINA":{"mainDate":"2026-02-17"},"LWD_Tyrol":{"dangerPatterns":["DP1","DP6"]}},"avalancheProblems":[{"problemType":"persistent_weak_layers","elevation":{"lowerBound":"1800"},"validTimePeriod":"all_day","snowpackStability":"poor","frequency":"few","avalancheSize":2,"customData":{"ALBINA":{"avalancheType":"slab"}},"aspects":["NE","W","N","E","NW"]}],"bulletinID":"b71a6cfe-8ae1-475e-b020-bb5c722d2fdc","dangerRatings":[{"mainValue":"low","elevation":{"upperBound":"1800"},"validTimePeriod":"all_day"},{"mainValue":"moderate","elevation":{"lowerBound":"1800"},"validTimePeriod":"all_day"}],"lang":"en","regions":[{"name":"Karawanks East","regionID":"AT-02-19"},{"name":"Karawanks Central","regionID":"AT-02-18"},{"name":"Karawanks West","regionID":"AT-02-17"},{"name":"Carnic Alps Oistnering","regionID":"AT-02-16"},{"name":"Carnic Alps Nassfeld","regionID":"AT-02-15-02"}]},{"publicationTime":"2026-02-16T16:00:00Z","validTime":{"startTime":"2026-02-16T16:00:00Z","endTime":"2026-02-17T16:00:00Z"},"unscheduled":false,"avalancheActivity":{"highlights":"Wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack.","comment":"Avalanches can be triggered in the faceted old snow and reach medium size. 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