Avalanche forecast

Chiemgau Alps East

LWD Bayern
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Avalanche danger

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Highlights

Isolated weak layers in the old snow at high altitudes

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

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  • Gliding snow

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Avalanche Activity

Isolated weak layers in the old snow at high altitudes

Avalanche danger is low. Inside the old snow at high altitudes are weak layers. Isolated danger zones are found esp. in rigeline terrain in gullies and bowls where there has been more snowfall. Small slab avalanches can be triggered particularly by large additional loading. In addition, small glide-snow avalanches are possible on steep grassy slopes.

Snowpack Structure

At low altitudes there is still very little snow. Above 1300 m the snow depth is 10-60 cm. Inside the old snow are often expansively metamorphosed (faceted) layers sandwiched between crusts which can be triggered. At higher altitudes there are snowdrifts lying deposited atop loose layers of snow. At low altitudes the snow is moist.

Tendency

As a result of the forecast minor precipitation, avalanche danger levels can rise slightly.

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

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