2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Kauner Ridge Verwall Mountains East Silvretta East Samnaun Mountains Glockturm Group Karwendel Mountains West Lechtal Alps East Ammergau Alps South Weißkugel Group Gurgler Group Stubai Alps Central Mieming Mountains Lechtal Alps Central Grieskogel Mountains Kühtai - Geigen Ridge Sellrain - Alpein Mountains Sesvenna Group South Schnals Ridge Sesvenna Group North Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge Langtaufers Ratschings Stubai Alps South Ortler Range Planeil Mountains Upper Passeier Valley Texel Mountains moderate 1800 all_day high 1800 all_day persistent_weak_layers 1800 W NE N NW E all_day very_poor many 3 slab wind_slab treeline W SE NE N SW NW E S all_day very_poor some 2 slab new_snow W SE NE N SW NW E S all_day very_poor few 2 loose Natural avalanches are to be expected. Outside marked and open pistes a very dangerous avalanche situation will prevail. The danger exists in particular in alpine snow sports terrain. The fresh snow and the wind slabs that are being formed by the strong westerly wind can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Avalanches can in some cases penetrate deep layers and reach large size. This applies on west, north and east facing slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular in leeward starting zones that have retained the snow thus far. On very steep slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible. 15 to 30 cm of snow has fallen since Sunday. 15 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Wednesday. The wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh snow and in particular the extensive wind slabs will be deposited on a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. In some places various wind slab layers are lying on surface hoar. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. The conditions are very dangerous for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities. As a consequence of the strong westerly wind more natural avalanches are possible. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP1 DP6 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Lechtal Alps West Verwall Mountains Central Allgäu Alps East moderate 1800 all_day high 1800 all_day persistent_weak_layers 1800 W NE N NW E all_day very_poor many 3 slab wind_slab treeline W SE NE N SW NW E S all_day very_poor some 3 slab new_snow W SE NE N SW NW E S all_day very_poor few 2 loose Natural avalanches are to be expected. Outside marked and open pistes a very dangerous avalanche situation will prevail. The large quantity of fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs that are being formed by the strong westerly wind can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Avalanches can in some cases penetrate deep layers and reach large size. This applies on west, north and east facing slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular in leeward starting zones that have retained the snow thus far. In the typical avalanche paths here avalanches can in very isolated cases reach very large size. On very steep slopes small to medium-sized loose snow avalanches are possible. On steep grassy slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2200 m. 20 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Sunday. 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Wednesday. The wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh snow and in particular the extensive wind slabs will be deposited on a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. In some places various wind slab layers are lying on surface hoar. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack. The conditions are very dangerous for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities. As a consequence of the strong westerly wind more natural avalanches are possible. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP1 DP6 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Latemar Southern Adamello Primiero - Pale di S. Martino Adamello - Presanella Prealps Northern Brenta - Peller Cembra Valley Bondone and Stivo Vallarsa Western Nonsberg Alps Folgaria - Lavarone Southern Brenta Fassa Valley Southern Lagorai Sole, Pejo and Rabbi Ledro Valley Northern Lagorai Maddalene Paganella Marzola - Valsugana Pine' - Mocheni Valley low treeline all_day considerable treeline all_day persistent_weak_layers treeline E NW W NE N all_day very_poor some 2 slab wind_slab treeline E SW NW W S NE SE N all_day very_poor some 2 slab Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack represent the main danger. In addition the fresh wind slabs should be taken into account. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by people. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized but easily released. In some places the avalanches can penetrate down to the ground and reach large size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, and on little used shady slopes. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. The avalanche prone locations are prevalent and are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. The wind was strong at times in some regions, especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above the tree line. The wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised at their margins in particular. The snowpack remains generally prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. At high altitude the wind slabs have increased in size additionally in the last two days. The avalanche danger will persist. Above the tree line a treacherous avalanche situation will prevail. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP1 DP8 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Sadnig Group Schober Group East Deferegger Alps East Schober Group West Goldried low treeline all_day considerable treeline all_day persistent_weak_layers treeline E NW W NE N all_day poor some 2 slab wind_slab treeline E SW NW W S NE SE N all_day poor some 1 slab Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants especially in little used terrain. 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. 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. Restraint is advisable. 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. The various wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places. Above the tree line: Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Restraint is appropriate. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP1 DP8 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Carnic Alps Lesachtal Carnic Alps Plöckenpass Lienz Dolomites Carnic Alps East Tirol Prags Dolomites Gröden Dolomites Sexten Dolomites Deferegger Alps West low 1800 all_day considerable 1800 all_day persistent_weak_layers 1800 E NW W NE N all_day poor some 2 slab wind_slab 2000 E SW NW W S NE SE N all_day poor few 1 slab Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released even by individual winter sport participants. 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. 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. 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. Above approximately 1800 m: The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP1 DP8 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Glockner Group Pasterze Zillertal Alps Northeast Zillertal Alps Northwest Kitzbühel Alps Brixental Venediger Group South Lasörling Group Tuxer Alps West Tuxer Alps East Kalkkögel Serles Ridge Glockner Group South Pfunderer Mountains East Durreck Range Upper Ahr Valley Rieserferner Mountains Zillertal Alps South Pfitsch Ulten Valley Hirzer Range Pfunderer Mountains West Mount Saint Jakob Range low treeline all_day considerable treeline all_day persistent_weak_layers treeline E NW W NE N all_day very_poor some 2 slab wind_slab treeline E SW NW W S NE SE N all_day very_poor some 2 slab Individual natural avalanches are to be expected. The off-piste conditions are dangerous. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. Distinct weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily by individual winter sport participants especially in little used terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to 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. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. As a consequence of new snow and a strong northwesterly wind, easily released wind slabs will form in particular above the tree line, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Individual natural avalanches are to be expected. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche situation is more dangerous. Restraint is advisable. 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. 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. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The conditions remain unfavourable. Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger. Caution and restraint are recommended. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP1 DP8 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Brandenberg Alps Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps Kitzbühel Alps Wildseeloder Karwendel Mountains East Kitzbühel Alps Wildschönau low treeline all_day considerable treeline all_day wind_slab treeline S NE SE N E NW all_day poor some 2 slab Fresh wind slabs require caution. Avalanches can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above the tree line. Individual natural avalanches are possible. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. 5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Sunday. 10 to 15 cm of snow will fall until Wednesday. The wind will be strong adjacent to ridgelines. As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Older wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. Fresh wind slabs require caution. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP6 DP8 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Reisseck Group Kreuzeck Group Kreuzeck Group East Tirol low 2000 all_day moderate 2000 all_day persistent_weak_layers 2000 E NW W NE N all_day poor some 2 slab wind_slab 2200 E SW NW W S NE SE N all_day poor some 1 slab Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Fresh wind slabs require caution. Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. This applies in particular above approximately 2200 m. The fresh wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. Some snow has fallen. As a consequence of a moderate to strong wind from northerly directions, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed. The wind slabs are lying on surface hoar in some places above approximately 2200 m. Above approximately 2000 m: The snowpack will be prone to triggering. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP1 DP6 2026-02-16T17:26:04Z 2026-02-16T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z true Sarntal Alps South Lüsner Mountains Nonsberger Alps East Dolomites of Fiemme North low treeline all_day moderate treeline all_day persistent_weak_layers treeline E NW W NE N all_day poor some 2 slab wind_slab treeline E SW NW W S NE SE N all_day poor few 1 slab Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant. This applies especially on steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls above the tree line. As a consequence of the strong northerly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form. These are in some cases prone to triggering. In some cases avalanches are medium-sized. Backcountry touring calls for caution and restraint. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Some snow will fall. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack. The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack at elevated altitudes. Low and intermediate altitudes: The snowpack is moist and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is barely capable of bearing a load. Moderate avalanche danger will prevail. steady 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z 2026-02-17 DP6