Chiemgau Alps East

Minor persistent weak layer and snowdrift problems at high altitudes

Minor persistent weak layer and snowdrift problems at high altitudes

Avalanche danger is low. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be problematic. Slab avalanches can be triggered in particular by large additional loading in transitions from shallow to deeper snow. Avalanche prone locations occur particularly in extemely steep shady terrain at high altitudes, releases mostly small. In addition, shallow drifts can be generated over small areas, then triggered in steep ridgeline terrain on N/E facing slopes as a small slab. The risks of being swept along and forced to take a fall need consideration.

The snowpack is largely stable. On sunny slopes a melt-freeze crust forms at night, then softens during the daytime. On shady slopes the snow on the surfaxe is loose, often faceted. Wherever the snow has been transported, shallow trigger-sensitive snowdrifts accumulate. Inside the snowpack at high altitudes there are faceted crystals near melt-freeze crusts, triggerable only in isolated cases. The fundament is often moist.

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly.