Extreme avalanche danger in Tyrol: Danger to life for winter sports enthusiasts!

Extreme avalanche danger in Tyrol: Danger to life for winter sports enthusiasts!

On Monday, March 30, 2025, a major avalanche danger awaits the Tyrolean Alps. According to reports from 5min.at The danger level was rated 4 out of 5. The regions particularly affected are the northern Zillertal Alps and the Venice and Großglockner groups, with an increased risk above 2,200 meters.

There has been significant rainfall in the past few days, which is expected to continue on Monday with further amounts of fresh snow of 50 to 80 centimeters. The total snow depth in the affected areas is already over one meter. These conditions can lead to increased spontaneous avalanche activity, which is why winter sports enthusiasts are urgently warned not to go on ski tours and off-piste runs in these areas. The forecast heavy snowfall and wind could also lead to individual winter sports enthusiasts triggering avalanches.

Warning for winter sports enthusiasts

The current situation suggests a critical risk for all winter sports enthusiasts. According to the information from Alpine Club Avalanches are also possible in ski areas and, contrary to popular belief, closed slopes do not offer any protection against avalanches. The risk of avalanches is so high that even controlled blasting may be necessary in these areas, carried out both during the day and at night.

During blasting there is the possibility that larger sections of the slopes will be buried. Users should be aware that they must assess the Alpine risks on their own responsibility when touring on closed slopes. Therefore, the use of emergency equipment such as an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel is strongly recommended. It should be noted that you must be able to handle this equipment in order to be able to react correctly in an emergency.

Important information about using the slopes

To make sure you are in the right places in the Alps, information about the piste status is available on the ski resort websites. The ascent routes that lead into alpine terrain are also subject to the rules of normal ski tours. It is important to note that there is no guarantee for avalanche safety on spontaneous or planned excursions, for example to panoramic peaks or freeride descents. Winter sports enthusiasts should take these risks seriously and always prepare well.