Author: Jeffrey McCabe

Reports from outlying terrain and recent snowpack analysis currently point to moderate avalanche danger widespread. Triggerings in the old snow are possible esp. above 2200 m. Caution urged particularly in very steep terrain in transitions from shallow to deeper snow. In addition, we are still faced with a gliding snow problem on steep grassy slopes.…

Current situation Avalanche danger in far-reaching parts of Tirol is “Considerable” – in other words, Level 3. The persistent weak layer above 2000 m remains treacherous. Furthermore, winds have intensified in the interim: in the foehn-impacted regions, storm-strength winds were blowing today (04.12). The snowdrift accumulations generated by these winds are prone to triggering. Also…

Lots of fresh snow will be deposited atop a weak old snowpack over the next few days. Avalanche danger will increase throughout Tirol – significantly. On Sunday (3.12) we expect a very sunny and cold winter day. Coupled with a snowpack which is trigger-sensitive, a day of many accidents may lie ahead of us. We…

Strong westerly winds have generated snowdrift accumulations which above the timberline are often prone to triggering. Caution urged in very steep terrain, behind protruberances, in gullies and bowls. If visibility permits the danger zones are easily recognized and can be circumvented. Potential weak layers in the old snow can be found above about 2200m. Information…

The major current problem comes from the small amount of fresh fallen snow plus wind which together are generating small-sized snowdrift accumulations on high altitude shady slopes. Avalanche prone locations are easily recognized, providing good visibility. These danger zones should be circumvented whenever possible, particularly in terrain where one can be forced to take a…

Transceiver on your body, shovel and probe in your backpack. As a result of the first intensive snowfall in Tirol’s mountains, avalanche danger is rising again: major peril stems from freshly generated snowdrift accumulations which are nearly impossible to recognize. Danger spots lie particularly near ridgelines on very steep slopes above about 2600 m and…

 In a nutshell… An overly cool month of May which was full of precipitation has endured until today, 17.05. Now we can expect improved weather with steadily rising temperatures, although variable conditions will continue. We expect numerous avalanches during the next few days. Caution is urged also on very steep to extremely steep high-altitude north-facing…

 In a nutshell It seems as if a warm winter with too little snow just woke up and wanted to make up for lost time. This evening, on 09.05.2023, a cold front is arriving which will bring lots of fresh snow to the mountains. Avalanche danger will increase. Frequent naturally triggered releases can be expected…

In a nutshell… After two days of flawless firn snow conditions and a daytime cycle of wet-snow avalanche danger, the weather is again becoming instable. On Saturday, 06.05, it will be a bit cooler, sunshine and clouds will alternate, showers and thunderstorms can pass through. On Sunday, 07.05, it will turn warm again, with a…