Ammergau Alps North

Beware of naturally triggering loose snow in extremely steep terrain

Beware of naturally triggering loose snow in extremely steep terrain

Avalanche danger is moderate. The main problem is fresh snow which can release naturally in very steep terrain in all aspects and altitudes as small to medium-sized loose snow avalanches or be triggered by individuals engaged in wintersports. Where the new snow has bonded due to wind it can also be triggered by a sole person as small to medium-sized slab. Avalanche prone locations are found in steep ridgeline terrain in NE/E/S aspects. It cannot be excluded that small glide snow avalanches trigger naturally on steep smooth grass-covered slopes.

By Wednesday widespread 20-40 cm of new snow with only little wind impact. The new snow is deposited atop bare ground or a moist old snowpack surface with which it can mostly bond well. There are isolated squalls that can transport the new snow; locally, snowdrift accumulations are generated that are prone to triggering. The old snowpack is otherwise mostly compact and stable. It is completely moist and wet down to the ground, thus enabling gliding movements over smooth ground. As there will be sunshine on Thursday, it is likely that further loose snow avalanches will trigger naturally.

As there will be sunshine on Thursday, it is likely that further loose snow avalanches will trigger naturally.