Warning level 4 in Tyrol

Masses of fresh snow: Deadly danger on the mountains!

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(Bild: Wilhelm Eder)

Large amounts of fresh snow and stormy winds are dramatically increasing the avalanche risk on the Tyrolean mountains. In some places, warning level four of the five-point scale applies.

"Forecasted large amounts of fresh snow combined with stormy winds will increase the avalanche risk in parts of Tyrol at higher altitudes above the tree line on Sunday," according to the state. From the afternoon, the avalanche warning service issued level 4 of the five-point scale, i.e. high danger, in some areas.

Up to half a meter of fresh snow
The high avalanche danger applies to the areas of the Gurgler Group, the central Stubai Alps and central East Tyrol southwards (Deferegger Alps, Schober Group, Lienz Dolomites). There, 40 to 50 centimeters of fresh snow could accumulate.

Caution even at level 3
At the same time, other parts of Tyrol were already at avalanche danger level 3 from Sunday morning, i.e. considerable danger, the experts warned. Most avalanche accidents usually occur at this warning level. Level 3 is "often underestimated", appealed safety councillor Astrid Mair (ÖVP) for caution.