Dangerous avalanche danger: Vorarlberg and Tyrol in winter warning mode!

Dangerous avalanche danger: Vorarlberg and Tyrol in winter warning mode!

In the Austrian Alps, there is currently a highest alarm willingness to be alert due to extreme avalanche danger. The Lechquellen Mountains as well as the Lechtaler and Allgäu Alps are particularly affected. Experts warn that avalanche warning level 4 has been reached on a five -stage scale, which means that avalanches can already be easily triggered by individual winter athletes. According to The press the conditions in the mountains are more than questionable, especially above the forest border. The combination of fresh fresh snow and stormy wind leads to increased devices that make the snow cover unstable.

In Vorarlberg, up to 30 centimeters of snow fell on Sunday, and another 40 centimeters were forecast for Monday. In Tyrol, too, a new snow growth of up to 60 centimeters was measured between Saturday and Sunday. The avalanche experts in Tyrol emphasize that under these conditions even a very small burden can lead to large avalanches. This is particularly dangerous because the late and low temperatures prevent the snow from setting sufficiently, which further increases the danger, the experts from the Tyrolean avalanche warning service.

dangerous conditions away from the slopes

The situation away from the secured slopes is alarming and the avalanche risk remains high in both federal states. In the other mountain regions, the avalanche risk is still at level 3, which is considered considerable. Those responsible appeal to winter athletes, extremely careful and reserved to avoid unnecessary risks. A safe procedure is essential in the currently prevailing extreme weather conditions, which is why alpine protection is temporarily recommended, ala Kleine Zeitung .

The meteorological conditions indicate icy cold and deep winter weather for the next few days, which will further tighten the critical avalanche situation. ** The avalanche risk remains very critical. ** Winter athletes should therefore urgently be informed and on the hat.