Allgäu Alps Central

On the main Allgäu crest isolated glide snow avalanches can reach large size.

On the main Allgäu crest isolated glide snow avalanches can reach large size.

Avalanche danger is moderate. In all aspects wet and gliding snow avalanches are problematic. On very steep slopes with smooth ground glide snow avalanches can be expected to trigger naturally at any time. Releases are mostly medium-sized. Glide cracks are indicators of threatening danger. In extremely steep terrain, small to medium-sized wet snow avalanches can trigger naturally, in particular in the sun - also at high altitude.

Cloudy skies and mild temperatures prevent nocturnal cooling and thus a stabilization of the snowpack. Even beyond 2000 m it is completely moist or wet. In general, at high altitudes superficial, former weak layers underneath older snowdrifts are now no longer triggerable. There is barely any snow below 1500 m, also in north-facing terrain.

As a result of cooler temperatures and new snow the wet snow problem will decrease on the weekend and the danger of dry slab avalanches will increase.