Chiemgau Alps East

Isolated weak layers in the old snow at high altitudes

Isolated weak layers in the old snow at high altitudes

Avalanche danger is low. Inside the old snow at high altitudes are weak layers. Isolated danger zones are found esp. in rigeline terrain in gullies and bowls where there has been more snowfall. Small slab avalanches can be triggered particularly by large additional loading. In addition, small glide-snow avalanches are possible on steep grassy slopes.

At low altitudes there is still very little snow. Above 1300 m the snow depth is 10-60 cm. Inside the old snow are often expansively metamorphosed (faceted) layers sandwiched between crusts which can be triggered. At higher altitudes there are snowdrifts lying deposited atop loose layers of snow. At low altitudes the snow is moist.

As a result of the forecast minor precipitation, avalanche danger levels can rise slightly.