Brandenberger Alpen · 20 April 2026

Avalanche Problems

Moderate (2) Wet avalanches · all day

Wet snow Loose 2

N, NE, NW

Medium Few Poor

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

Wet snow requires caution.

As a consequence of warming during the day, the likelihood of wet avalanches being released will increase a little. Wet avalanches can in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant. The Locations delineated by aspect or altitude where avalanches can trigger and people or objects are at risk.EAWS glossary are to be found in particular on very steep northwest, north and northeast facing slopes at elevated altitudes. Avalanches can in very isolated cases release the saturated Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary and reach medium size.

Outlook

Constant avalanche danger

21 April 2026

The danger of wet avalanches will decrease.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack

Some snow will fall in some localities. The Snow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary is wet all the way through and its surface has a Layer of hard-compacted snow resulting from a melt-freeze process or wind.EAWS glossary that is barely capable of bearing a load. The surface of the snowpack will soften quickly.

Source

ALBINA

Issued

19 Apr 15:00 UTC

Valid until

20 Apr 15:00 UTC

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