Karwendel West · 27 February 2026

Day Risk Profile

Problem type changes as the day progresses

Low

below 2000m

Earlier

Considerable

above 2000m

Earlier

Considerable

Later

Avalanche Problems

Above 2000 m

Considerable (3) Dry avalanches, earlier

Persistent weak layers Slab 3

N, NE, E, W, NW

above 2000m

Large Some Poor

GM.7 GM.10

Field notes

Persistent Snowpack layer in which the crystals are poorly bonded and the layer has the potential to fail. Typical crystals in dry weak layers causing avalanches are : precipitation particles; surface hoar; faceted crystals; hollow crystals; graupel. Generally >1mm in size, loose grains with few bonds Wet weak layers can be formed by all snow crystal/grain types.EAWS glossary are very challenging to recognise. Distinctive noise (resembling a “whumpf” sound) occurring when a weak layer beneath a slab collapses. The air of the weak layer is forced outside the snowpack, with the resulting whumpf sound being heard. The sound usually indicates an unstable situation and can be accompanied by surface cracking. A whumpf is a clear avalanche alert.EAWS glossary sounds and shooting cracks are typical when present, but you can have a serious weak layer with no warning signs at the surface. Knowledge of how the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary has evolved is essential. SLF's travel advice is direct: travel conservatively, avoid terrain where the consequences of being caught are large, and treat the history of weather and snow as more important than what you can see today. Read the full bulletin.

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Considerable (3) Dry avalanches, later

Persistent weak layers Slab 3

N, NE, E, W, NW

above 2000m

Large Some Poor

GM.7 GM.10

Field notes

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Below 2400 m

Considerable (3) Wet avalanches, later

Wet snow Slab 3

E, SE, S, SW, W

below 2400m

Large Some Very poor

GM.7 GM.10

Field notes

Rolling snowballs, deep penetration when you step or ski, and small natural slides are clear signals that the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary is losing strength. After a clear, cold night the surface often freezes into a strong supporting Layer of hard-compacted snow resulting from a melt-freeze process or wind.EAWS glossary, and conditions are favourable in the early morning. After a warm, overcast night, the problem may be present from the start of the day. Plan early returns and watch the runout zones below you.

Source: SLF Avalanche Bulletin Interpretation Guide

Avalanche Activity

Weakly bonded old snow and wet snow represent the main danger.

Distinct Snowpack layer in which the crystals are poorly bonded and the layer has the potential to fail. Typical crystals in dry weak layers causing avalanches are : precipitation particles; surface hoar; faceted crystals; hollow crystals; graupel. Generally >1mm in size, loose grains with few bonds Wet weak layers can be formed by all snow crystal/grain types.EAWS glossary exist in the bottom section of the Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary. Winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. These can penetrate deep layers and reach large size, especially on west, north and east facing slopes. Individual Locations delineated by aspect or altitude where avalanches can trigger and people or objects are at risk.EAWS glossary are to be found also on southeast, south and southwest facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering Usually a steep, elongated, eroded trench; typically prone to snowdrift accumulation.EAWS glossary and Rounded or elongated concavity; typically tending to accumulate snowdrift.EAWS glossary for example. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more wet avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m. In particular on steep, rather lightly snow-covered east and west facing slopes the wet avalanches can penetrate even deep layers and reach large size in isolated cases. In addition gliding avalanches are possible. This applies especially on cut and grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.

Outlook

Constant avalanche danger

28 February 2026

Weakly bonded old snow is to be evaluated critically. As the day progresses the likelihood of wet avalanches being released will increase.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack

The weather will be very warm. The Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary remains prone to triggering. Avalanche prone Snowpack layer in which the crystals are poorly bonded and the layer has the potential to fail. Typical crystals in dry weak layers causing avalanches are : precipitation particles; surface hoar; faceted crystals; hollow crystals; graupel. Generally >1mm in size, loose grains with few bonds Wet weak layers can be formed by all snow crystal/grain types.EAWS glossary exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong Layer of hard-compacted snow resulting from a melt-freeze process or wind.EAWS glossary and will soften during the day. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to extreme and thorough wetting of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m.

Source

ALBINA

Issued

26 Feb 16:00 UTC

Valid until

27 Feb 16:00 UTC

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