Avalanche Service Upper Austria

Sunday 1 February 2026

Published 31 Jan 2026, 17:00:00


Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer


Persistent weak layer problem in the high altitudes!

The avalanche risk is low. However, there are still localised avalanche prone locations in the shady and north-facing higher elevations due to the old snow problem. In steep terrain, slab avalanches can be triggered in places by winter sports enthusiasts. Avalanche prone locations are mainly adjacent to ridgelines and behind terrain edges. These are somewhat covered and therefore difficult to recognise.

Snowpack

The old snowpack, which is hard on the surface, is thinly covered and contains crystals without bonds that have been transformed internally. This means that the snow base, fundament is high and weakened, especially on the north and east sides. Only in very exposed areas could there be some older wind slab on a small scale. In general, there is only little snow, which is very unevenly distributed.

Tendency

No significant change.