Bavarian Prealps East

Small spontaneous releases possbile; in places snowdrifts

Small spontaneous releases possbile; in places snowdrifts

Avalanche danger above 1400 m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. The main problem is fresh snow which can release naturally in very steep terrain -- in particular due to solar radiation -- as small to medium-sized loose snow avalanches or be triggered by individuals engaged in wintersports. In all aspects the snow can in places also be triggered by 1 individual as small to medium-sized slab avalanche where it has bonded due to wind. It is possible that small to medium-sized glide snow avalanches release naturally on steep smooth grass-covered slopes in all aspects.

On Wednesday 15 cm to 25 cm of new snow have fallen widespread and have been deposited on warm ground in areas that had previously become bare of snow or elsewhere atop a moist old snowpack surface with which it has bonded well. Close to ridges small trigger-sensitive snowdrifts accumulated in some places due to moderate wind from various directions. As a consequence of solar radiation and mild temperatures bonding of the snow at the surface weakens. The old snowpack is otherwise mostly compact and stable. It is completely moist and wet down to the ground, thus enabling gliding movements over smooth ground.

The danger of dry slab avalanches will diminish. Naturally releasing loose snow and glide snow avalanches still possible.