Level 4 on Wednesday – In Tyrol’s mountains: Experts warn of avalanches

In large parts of Tyrol the danger of avalanches will increase tomorrow, Wednesday. From the afternoon onwards, avalanche warning level four on the five-part scale applies, which means that the danger is classified as “high”. Danger spots are barely recognizable, even for experienced people.

New snow and strong winds are responsible for this. Spontaneous avalanches are to be expected, some of which can also be large, the avalanche warning service announced on Tuesday evening. Above all, steep shady slopes in the area of ​​the tree line and above are affected. Up to 30 centimeters of fresh snowDry avalanches can be triggered by individual winter sports enthusiasts in weak old snow and also on steep, sunny slopes at high altitude. Danger spots are barely recognizable, even for experienced people. Up to 30 centimeters of fresh snow is expected to fall on Wednesday, and more is to be expected locally.
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