Chiemgau Alps East

Mostly favorable conditions. Heed small-scale old snowdrifts.

Mostly favorable conditions. Heed small-scale old snowdrifts.

Avalanche danger is low. Main problem: the snowdrifts of the last few days. Small and isolated medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered, in particular by large additional loading. Isolated avalanche prone locations are found in steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines in W/N/E aspects as well ass in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Small loose snow avalanches can trigger naturally in steep rocky terrain as a consequence of sunshine and warming. Possibility of small glide snow avalanches on smooth steep grass-covered slopes.

With the exception of a few older snowdrift accumulations the snowpack is very compact. Embedded in the snowdrifts are isolated trigger-sensitive boundary layers consisting of faceted crystals that were able to form while precipitation paused. In particular on south-facing slopes the layers are increasingly bonding. At lower altitudes and on sunny slopes, a thin layer of loose snow is found directly on the ground.

Calm high pressure weather is forecast; the avalanche danger will decrease further.