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Avalanche Service Styria

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Published 2 Mar 2026, 17:00:00

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Danger level

1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Wet snow


Persistent weak layer problem in shady high altitudes!

The avalanche danger is rated as moderate above 1800 metres. Wet loose snow avalanches from slopes that have not yet been discharged are still possible. The frequency of final loads has decreased. There is still a persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector: Triggering of dry slab avalanches is possible in very steep gullies and bowls on shady slopes with large additional loads. The avalanches can tear through to the ground in the northern sector.

Snowpack

The firmness of the snowpack surface increases again briefly during the night. The expected new fallen snow is not relevant for avalanches. On the northern slopes, the kinetic metamorphism (cup crystals in the snow layer close to the ground!) continues to weaken the snowpack.

Tendency

We will remain under the influence of weak disturbances on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be an increased risk of showers in the afternoon, especially from the Gurktal Alps to the Eisenerz Alps, with the possibility of a few centimetres of new fallen snow. However, only above 1600 metres, as the temperature level will remain high. No significant change in the avalanche risk is expected.


Danger level



Persistent weak layer problem in the northern sector!

The avalanche risk is low. Wet loose snow avalanches cannot be ruled out in isolated cases on extremely steep terrain. In the Gurk and Seetal Alps, the triggering of a snow avalanche in the northern sector on extremely steep slopes cannot be ruled out.

Snowpack

During the night, the snowpack gains some firmness. Depending on the aspect, the snow becomes damp or wet up to high altitudes during the day changes, which leads to a decreasing firmness and destabilisation of the snowpack. The thawing is progressing! In the northern sector, there is still a persistent weak layer problem in the Gruk and Seetal Alps above 1900 metres.

Tendency

We will remain under the influence of weak disturbances on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be an increased risk of showers in the afternoon, especially from the Gurktal Alps to the Eisenerz Alps, with the possibility of a few centimetres of new fallen snow. However, only above 1600 metres, as the temperature level will remain high. No significant change in the avalanche risk is expected.