Allgäu Alps West

Assess with caution freshly generated snowdrifts in steep terrain

Assess with caution freshly generated snowdrifts in steep terrain

Predominantly favorable conditions prevail, with low avalanche danger. Fresh drifts can trigger small avalanches by one sole skier. Danger zones occur esp. on shady, steep ridgeline terrain. In case of solar radiaiton, small loose-snow avalanches can trigger in extremely steep terrain.

Due to often brisk westerly winds, small snowdrifts accumulated which lie deposited esp. in shady steep terrain at high altitudes atop soft layers. Bonding to the old snowpack surface is poor, and deteriorates with ascending altitude. On sunny slopes and at lower altitudes, bonding to the moist old snowpack surface is generally good. The below-average snowpack is generally well consolidated. As temperatures drop, gliding snow activity has receded significantly.

Low-pressure front conditions, with a westerly air current, so it is expected to remain dry. The air is wintery cold, westerly winds make it seem even colder. Clouds and sunshine will create a pleasant day in the mountains for skiing. Possible fog at summit level. At 2000m: -8 degrees. Brisk westerly winds.

Predominantly favorable conditions