Chiemgau Alps East

Moderate avalanche danger above 1600 m.

Moderate avalanche danger above 1600 m.

The avalanche danger is moderate above 1600 metres and low below that. The main problem is wet snow. Wet loose snow, gliding snow and slab avalanches can detach themselves in all aspects. At higher altitudes, wet avalanches can reach medium size.

Wind slab avalanches are also problematic. At higher altitudes, slab avalanches can be triggered in some places on steep slopes in the north-west to east to south aspects as well as in gullies and bowls with little additional load. Slab avalanches can also reach medium size at high altitudes.

The warm temperatures and solar radiation lead to further soaking of the snow cover, causing the snow to lose its binding properties. Up to high altitudes, the snow cover, snowpack is wet or at least moist near the surface. A melt-freeze crust forms on the surface overnight, which thaws again during the daytime changes. At higher altitudes, the base of the snowpack is still dry and angular. Here, older snowdrift accumulations in the upper part of the snow cover are still prone to disturbance on soft layers or surface hoar.

Slow decline in avalanche danger.