Chiemgau Alps East

Avoid steep slopes with drifting snow.

Avoid steep slopes with drifting snow.

The avalanche risk is considerable above the tree line and moderate below it. The main problem at all altitudes is wind slab avalanches. Slab avalanches can be triggered in blown-in areas, especially on steep slopes with aspects from north to east to south and in gullies and bowls with little additional load. Avalanche prone locations can also be found in forest transition areas as well as in forest aisles and clearings. Avalanches reach medium size.

Soft new fallen snow continues to be problematic. Loose snow avalanches release themselves from the rocky steep terrain or can be triggered by a single skier on very steep slopes. The first naturally triggered avalanches are to be expected in the afternoon, especially in the forest area.

In the leeward areas of the eastern aspects and in gullies, bowls and gaps in the forest, there are sometimes thick drift snow packs that continue to grow with the onset of wind from south-westerly directions. They are widely lying on soft layers or surface hoar and are interspersed with weak intermediate layers. In the afternoon, the snowfall will change to rain at medium altitudes. At higher altitudes, the snowpack base often consists of faceted crystals.

The risk of avalanches will decrease over the next few days with warmer temperatures.