Avalanche Warnings in Austria
Avalanche Warnings for Austria (Central Europe) come from GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service), Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Vienna.
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At a glance
- countryAustria · Europe
- reference cityVienna (48.21, 16.37)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilestorm, flood, avalanche, heat, cold, wildfire
What counts as a avalanche warnings
Avalanche warnings rate snowpack stability, usually on a five-level European or North American danger scale, and describe which aspects and elevations are most dangerous. Most victims trigger the avalanche themselves, so the rating matters most for backcountry and off-piste travel, and for settlements below avalanche paths.
Who issues avalanche warnings in Austria
- meteoGeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service)
- civilFederal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Austria
- Check the regional avalanche bulletin before any off-piste or backcountry tour.
- Carry transceiver, probe and shovel - and know how to use them.
- Avoid steep slopes after heavy snowfall, wind loading or a rapid warm-up.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Austria: national avalanche warning services, national meteorological services, mountain rescue organisations, Copernicus. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues avalanche warnings in Austria?
GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service), Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Austria?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live avalanche warnings for Austria?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Vienna from national avalanche warning services, national meteorological services, mountain rescue organisations, Copernicus. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Austria
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.