Avalanche forecast

Ammergau Alps South

LWD Tirol
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,400 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,400 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Fresh wind slabs require caution. Gliding avalanches and loose snow avalanches require caution.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,400 m
    Size
    1

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • Below 2,600 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Fresh wind slabs require caution. Gliding avalanches and loose snow avalanches require caution.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong wind from westerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in some places. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, as well as adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects in high Alpine regions. Avalanches are only small but can be released even by a single winter sport participant. A latent danger of gliding avalanches exists. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2600 m. Avalanches can reach medium size. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. In addition further mostly small loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes.

Snowpack Structure

Over a wide area 5 to 10 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday above approximately 1500 m. The wind was strong in some cases. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack especially on steep sunny slopes.

Tendency

The weather conditions will foster a gradual strengthening of the snow drift accumulations. Gliding snow requires caution.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)

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