Avalanche Service Upper Austria

Monday 26 January 2026

Published 26 Jan 2026, 11:03:00


Danger level

1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m


Be aware of persistent weak layer problems due to poor stability!

The avalanche risk is still moderate, especially at higher altitudes. There are a few avalanche prone locations in the steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines, at terrain transitions and in steep bowls and gullies, mainly in the northern and eastern sectors of the high altitudes. Triggering of slab avalanches is possible in some places even under slight additional load. In some cases, attention must be paid to small-scale displacements.

Snowpack

Depending on the aspect and hardness of the surface, the snowpack varies in hardness and is partly icy. Despite strong winds, there is hardly any new drifting and, if at all, only traces of new fallen snow. The snowpack contains faceted crystals and/or floating snow, especially in the higher elevations. This means that slab avalanches can easily be triggered here. Mostly at higher altitudes, there may be small-scale, sometimes disturbing drifts. In general, there is very little snow and it is distributed very differently. In addition to completely blown away areas, there are also well-filled areas.

Tendency

No significant changes.


Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer


Local persistent weak layer problem - little snow!

The avalanche risk is low. However, there are local avalanche prone locations to be aware of. In the north and east sectors, individual slab avalanches can be triggered in places in steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines, at terrain transitions and in steep bowls and gullies with low additional loads. Localised small-scale displacements must be taken into account.

Snowpack

Depending on the aspect and hardness of the surface, the snowpack varies in hardness and is partly icy. Despite strong winds, there is hardly any new drifting and, if at all, only traces of new fallen snow. The snowpack contains faceted crystals and/or floating snow, especially in high alpine areas. This means that slab avalanches can easily be triggered here. Mostly at higher altitudes, there may be small-scale, sometimes disturbing drifts. In general, there is very little snow and it is distributed very differently. In addition to many apery and completely blown-off areas, there are also well-filled areas.

Tendency

No significant changes.