Avalanche forecast

Allgäu Alps Central

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Avalanche danger

Above 2,000 m
1 · Low
Below 2,000 m
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Increasingly frequent gliding snow activity

Avalanche problems

  • Gliding snow

    • Below 2,000 m

Avalanche Activity

Increasingly frequent gliding snow activity

Avalanche danger below 2000m is moderate, above that altitude danger is low. Gliding snow is the main problem. On very steep slopes with deep enough snow and a smooth ground surface, glide-snow avalanches possible to an increasing extent. Avalanches of medium size are possible. In addition, small wet loose-snow avalanches can trigger naturally, esp. on sunny, extremely steep, rocky slopes.

Snowpack Structure

Due to daytime warming it softens up rapidly during the day. The snowpack is then moist on the surface esp. in places where the snow is shallow, forfeiting firmness, in some places it is utterly wet. On shady slopes at high altitudes is the loose snow still dry. Snowpack analysis and snow profiles show good snowpack stability by and large. On south-facing slopes the ground is becoming bare of snow.

Tendency

Due to intensifying winds and fresh snow, danger of dry slab avalanches could increase at mid-week.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Bavaria (CC BY 4.0)

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