Avalanche forecast

Werdenfels Alps

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,800 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,800 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Snowfall will continue

Avalanche problems

  • New snow

    • Above 1,800 m

Avalanche Activity

Snowfall will continue

Avalanche danger is moderate above 1800 m; below that altitude it is low. Main problem: new snow. Small loose snow avalanches can trigger naturally in steep rocky terrain in all aspects. The frequency of avalanche prone locations increases with ascending altitude. In a few wind-exposed locations small slab avalanches can be triggered by a single winter sports enthusiast. Possibility of smaller glide-snow avalanches on steep slopes over smooth ground.

Snowpack Structure

Widespread 20cm of new snow, in the Allgäu at highest altitudes in the Allgau up to half a meter of new snow, deposited atop a stable old snowpack; accompanied by fog and zero-degree temperatures a breakable crust has formed. Inside the fresh snow masses there are weak intermediate layers of graupel. At higher altitudes, ridgeline snow is bonded like a slab. The snowpack basis is wet over far-reaching areas.

Tendency

Precipitation will taper off and avalanche danger slowly recede amidst stable high-pressure front weather conditions.

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

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