Category: Current situation

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…

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…

Rainfall is weakening the snowpack. Where there is a lot of snow on the ground, increasingly frequent glide-snow activity can be expected. As a warm front moves in, the snowfall level will swiftly ascend starting in the evening of 18.11, making freshly and recently generated snowdrift accumulations highly prone to triggering. Current Situation Over the…