Avalanche Service Lower Austria

Monday 9 February 2026

Published 8 Feb 2026, 17:00:00


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline


Low avalanche danger, but watch out for older wind slabs in the north and east aspects!

The avalanche risk is low. In a few places at high altitudes, old and fresh snowdrift accumulations can be triggered as small slab avalanches in steep and shady gullies and bowls. Due to icy surfaces, the risk of falling is greater than the avalanche risk in many places.

Snowpack

There is still significantly less snow than average. Due to the rain and warmth, the snowpack is superficially moistened and partly icy at higher elevations. At the highest elevations, small, fresh pillows of wind drifted snow have formed on the north and east sides. Where there is a snow base, fundament (shady areas at high altitudes), angular snow crystals are still weakening the stability of the snowpack.

Tendency

In the night into Saturday and over the weekend, it will be changeable with sunshine, partly dense clouds and a few showers. However, there are no signs of any significant amounts of new snow. The avalanche risk remains low.


Danger level



Low avalanche danger, very little snow.

The avalanche risk is low. Occasional small, spontaneous wet snow slides can occur. There is a risk of falling on icy sections.

Snowpack

There is still significantly less snow than average. The thin snowpack is mostly wet or icy.

Tendency

In the night into Saturday and over the weekend, it will be changeable with sunshine, partly dense clouds and a few showers. However, there are no signs of any significant amounts of new snow. The avalanche risk remains low.