Chiemgau Alps East

Stable conditions by and large

Stable conditions by and large

Avalanche danger is low. Main problem at high altitudes: snowdrift accumulations. Isolated danger zones occur in steep ridgeline terrain on N/E/SE facing sloeps and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Small slabs can be triggered by 1 person. The danger of falling generally outweighs that of being buried in snow. In addition, in extremely steep terrain at intermediate altitudes, wet loose-snow avalanches can trigger naturally wherever there is sufficient snow on the ground, mostly small releases.

At high altitudes, snowdrift accumulations are now covered by fresh fallen snow, these can be trigger-prone near ridgelines. The old snowpack is compact and stable, at intermediate altitudes often thoroughly wet. Due to solar radiation the fresh snow loses its firmness in steep rocky terrain and can begin to glide away. Below 1300 m there is hardly any snow on the ground.

Due to rising temperatures, the wet-snow problem will come to the forefront in the next few days.