Author: Jeffrey McCabe

Heavy precipitation in far-reaching parts of North Tirol accompanied by often storm-strength NW winds have negatively affected avalanche danger levels. The snowdrift problem remains preeminent, avalanche prone locations have become far more frequent. In some places avalanches can be easily triggered and become highly dangerous for winter sports enthusiasts. We recommend a defensive route selection…

Recently and freshly generated snowdrift accumulations are still the main danger. These accumulations are generally not very deep but often easily triggered. In extremely steep terrain pay close heed to the dangers of being swept along and falling. Caution urged esp. above forest edges on W/N/E facing slopes and in steep ridgeline terrain in all…

Main problem this coming weekend: fresh snowdrift accumulations, small but easily triggered. In many wind-protected spots beautiful powder with surface hoar. Glide-snow avalanches on steep grass-covered slopes can still trigger naturally and grow to dangerously large size. Circumvent all zones below glide cracks. Current situation Snowdrift problem The older snowdrift accumulations from recent days have…

By the end of Sunday, 07.01.2024, 20-40 cm of fresh snow is expected in Tirol, more from place to place. The snow will often fall without wind impact, in some places with moderate influence. Wherever there is wind, easily triggered snowdrifts will accumulate. For that reason, avoid fresh drifts in steep terrain. If winds become…

The snowpack is well consolidated over widespread areas, although the surface is highly diverse and (from a skiers’ point of view) rough going. In regions where snowfall has been heavy, isolated naturally triggered glide-snow avalanches are still possible on steep grass-covered slopes. Current avalanche situation The gliding snow problem is currently the pre-eminent source of…

Up to 150 cm of fresh fallen snow and storm-strength winds are creating a critical avalanche situation regionally, with High avalanche danger (level 4). Increasingly frequent naturally triggered releases are expected during the period of intensive precipitation, with numerous avalanche prone locations for winter sports enthusiasts. In the major areas of precipitation the dangers in…

There has been lots of precipitation throughout Tirol in the last few days. Accompanied frequently by strong winds, far-reaching snowdrift accumulations have been generated which were then often blanketed by fresher snow. These remain prone to triggering at high altitudes. Especially on very steep slopes behind crests, ridges or protruberances, these spots will be prone…

Lots of fresh snow accompanied by strong westerly winds has ratcheted up avalanche danger since yesterday, Sunday, 10.12. Above 2200 m wide-ranging snowdrift accumulations have been generated which are prone to triggering. Especially in the major areas of precipitation they are often blanketed and unrecognizable. On steep grassy slopes the gliding snow activity has increased…