Chiemgau Alps East

On a small scale, there are weak layers in the fresh snow pack.

On a small scale, there are weak layers in the fresh snow pack.

The avalanche risk is moderate above 1500 metres and low below that. The main problem is the new fallen snow of the last few days. Wet loose snow avalanches release themselves from the sunlit, rocky steep terrain. Slab avalanches can also be triggered with little additional load. This is particularly possible in shady steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines, behind slope discontinuities and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can reach medium size.

On very steep, sunny meadow slopes, individual gliding avalanches can detach themselves. They usually remain small.

The approx. 50 cm of new fallen snow that has fallen in the last few days has already settled significantly and is covering snowdrift accumulations in the steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines. Weak intermediate layers and graupel are embedded within the fresh snow pack. In windward areas, the new fallen snow is bound and prone to triggering. In the sun, the snow becomes moist on the surface and begins to ball up. On slopes where the snow has fallen onto the bare ground, the base of the snowpack is moist. Sliding movements are possible.

The avalanche danger may increase again at the beginning of the week.