Chiemgau Alps East

Heed far-reaching snowdrift masses

Heed far-reaching snowdrift masses

Avalanche danger above 1500 m is considerable, below that altitude danger is moderate. Main problem: wide-ranging snowdrifts. Avalanche prone locations are found mostly in steep ridgeline terrain in NW/E/SE aspects, in wind-loaded gullies and bowls, and behind protruberances distant from ridgelines. Danger zones can occur in other aspects from place to place. Medium-to-large sized slab avalanches can be triggered by one sole skier. In addition, medium to isolated large loose-snow and slab avalanches can trigger naturally on very steep high-altitude slopes. Up to intermediate altitudes, naturally triggered, generally medium-sized glide-snow and wet-snow avalanches are possible on steep grassy slopes and in steep rocky terrain.

The snowpack shows striking impact from winds, gullies and bowls are filled to the brim with drifts. Wide ranging snowdrift accumulations have formed and are prone to triggering, often riddled with graupel. Fresh drifts at high altitude need to be assessed with great caution. Mild temperatures are helping the snowpack to settle and the various layers to bond. At the border to the old snowpack are often faceted crystals beneath a thin melt-freeze crust. Up to intermediate altitudes the snowpack is often moist, particularly in the western regions of Bavaria. At ground level the snowpack is frequently wet.

Avalanche danger levels will incrementally decrease.