Avalanche Service Upper Austria

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Published 24 Mar 2026, 17:00:00


Danger level

2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m


Moderate avalanche danger once again at higher altitudes!

The avalanche danger remains moderate at high altitudes. In the extended northern sector in particular, there are still localised avalanche prone locations, especially adjacent to ridgelines, behind terrain edges and in steep bowls and gullies. Locally, older snowdrift accumulations or weak layers in the old snowpack can still be found in a few places in steep terrain.

Snowpack

The snowpack is predominantly stable, with different characteristics on the surface depending on altitude and aspect, often capable of bearing loads and moist up to high altitudes on the inside. Only at higher altitudes and on shady slopes is the snow base, fundament partly weakened. Low and sunny middle locations are bare.

Tendency

Snowfall, sometimes heavy, and strong to stormy winds significantly increase the risk of avalanches.


Danger level



Low avalanche danger!

The avalanche danger remains predominantly low. There are only a few avalanche prone locations in the ridgeline and summit area, behind terrain edges and in steep bowls and gullies. The persistent weak layer problem can only occur very rarely on shady slopes and high up in extreme terrain.

Snowpack

The old snowpack is predominantly stable, with different surface characteristics, often load-bearing and moist up to high altitudes in the centre. At very high altitudes, the snow base, fundament is occasionally weakened. There is only a little snow left.

Tendency

Snowfall, sometimes heavy, and strong to stormy winds significantly increase the risk of avalanches.