Attention: Dangerous avalanche danger in Tyrol - avoid ski tours!

Attention: Dangerous avalanche danger in Tyrol - avoid ski tours!

Nördliche Zillertaler Alpen, Österreich - On Monday, March 30, 2025, in Tyrol, a large avalanche danger (level 4 of 5) is expected. This warning applies in particular to the northern Zillertal Alps as well as the Venice and Großglockner group, where the danger at altitudes over 2,200 meters is very high. According to 5min.at , the prerequisites for avalanche exits due to the preloaded strong snowfall and the announced further precipitation are met in the next 24 hours. It is expected with fresh snow from 50 to 80 centimeters.

The total snowy height in the affected regions is expected to be over a meter, which can result in an "increased spontaneous avalanche activity". Winter athletes are urgently warned to do without ski tours and variants runs in the endangered areas, since individual athletes could definitely cause avalanches. Additional dangers result from a falling snow border that extends to the tallagen in places.

risks in ski areas

The dangers not only limit themselves to the high alpine terrain, but also affect ski areas. Information from Alpenverein show that also in closed slopes of avalanche exits are possible. Closed slopes are not automatically avalanche -safe, and with controlled explosions that can take place both at night and during the day, there is a risk that larger slopes will be spilled.

For all winter athletes, it is important to understand the need for mandatory equipment such as LVS device, probe and shovel and to be safe in dealing with it. These dangers must also be assessed independently on closed slopes. The rules of normal ski tours apply in tours that lead to the alpine terrain. Security and information are the top priority, and slopes status updates are available on the websites of the ski areas.

The current situation in Tyrol requires responsibility from all winter sports enthusiasts and careful planning of your excursions. Make sure to listen to the warnings of the weather services and to keep up to date with the conditions in the ski areas.