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Currently no avalanche forecast!
Dangerrating 3 – Considerable
Treeline
Tendency: Constant avalanche danger
am 5. February 2026
am 5. February 2026
Persistent
Treeline
Snowpack stability:
Very Poor
Frequency:
Many
Avalanche size:
Medium
Wind slab
Treeline
Snowpack stability:
Very Poor
Frequency:
Some
Avalanche size:
Small
A treacherous avalanche situation will persist. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger.
Snowpack Structure Highlights
- Danger Patterns
- deep persistent weak layer
- loose snow and wind
In particular from the Ortler Range via the Stubai Alps to the Venediger Range up to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. As a consequence of the sometimes strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally.
The new snow and wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. Distinct weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies especially on west, north and east facing slopes.
In particular in the east up to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by individual winter sport participants. In addition the fresh wind slabs are prone to triggering.
Distinct weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released even now easily by individual winter sport participants in particular on west, north and east facing slopes. This applies in particular above the tree line, in isolated cases also in areas close to the tree line, and on steep sunny slopes at elevated altitudes. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible.
The fresh wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line. They can release the weakly bonded old snow as well and reach medium size.
Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and fresh avalanches serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Caution and restraint are recommended.