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AVALANCHE WARNING SERVICE

Avalanche reports from vorarlberg.at

 

Current avalanche report  Download the current avalanche report as PDF

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OVERVIEW OF HAZARD LEVELS

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Hazard Level 2

HAZARD LEVEL 2

  • Snowpack stability:
    The snowpack is only moderately bonded on some steep slopes* - otherwise generally secure.
  • Avalanche probability:
    An avalanche is likely to be triggered in the event of high levels of additional stress - particularly on the steep slopes specified*. Large spontaneous avalanches are not expected.
  • Implications for skiers:
    Favourable conditions for ski tours, taking into account local hazard spots.
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Hazard Level 3

HAZARD LEVEL 3

  • Snowpack stability:
    The snowpack is only moderately or poorly bonded on many steep slopes*. 
  • Avalanche probability:
    An avalanche is likely to be triggered even in the event of low levels of additional stress - particularly on the steep slopes specified*. Occasional instances of some spontaneous medium-sized avalanches, isolated instances of large avalanches. 
  • Implications for skiers:
    Ski tours require experienced avalanche assessment; limited touring potential.
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Hazard Level 4

HAZARD LEVEL 4

  • Snowpack stability:
    The snowpack is poorly bonded on most steep slopes*. 
  • Avalanche probability:
    An avalanche is likely to be triggered even in the event of low levels of additional stress ** on numerous steep slopes. Instances of many spontaneous medium-sized avalanches, and in many cases large avalanches, can be expected. 
  • Implications for skiers:
    Ski tours require highly experienced avalanche assessment. Extremely limited touring potential.
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Hazard Level 5

HAZARD LEVEL 5

  • Snowpack stability:
    The snowpack is generally poorly bonded and thereby largely unstable. 
  • Avalanche probability:
    Many large spontaneous avalanches can be expected, even in moderately steep areas. 
  • Implications for skiers:
    Ski tours and off-piste skiing are generally not possible.
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Information on the hazard levels

*  avalanche hazard areas are generally described in more detail in the avalanche status report (e.g. altitude, exposure, terrain)
Technical terms and definitions are listed in the glossary on EAWS - European Avalanche Warning Services.
Since 2003 new definitions have applied for additional stresses (high: e.g. even for single skier; low: e.g. for a group maintaining intervals of release), the angle of slopes and the size of avalanches.  

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