Avalanche forecast

Chiemgau Alps East

LWD Bayern
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Highlights

Small snowdrift accumulations being freshly generated above the treeline

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above treeline

Avalanche Activity

Small snowdrift accumulations being freshly generated above the treeline

Avalanche danger is low. Snowdrifts can be triggered as small slab avalanches even by the weight of one single skier. Danger zones occur in very steep ridgeline terrain on NW/N/E facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. Dangers of being swept away and of taking a fall require attentiveness.

Snowpack Structure

The fresh fallen snow is being transported by westerly winds, snowdrift accumulations will be deposited atop a favorable old snowpack surface. On north-facing slopes the fresh drifts often lie deposited atop a loosely-packed snowpack surface and are prone to triggering. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally free of weak layers and is stable. On south-facing slopes, bare ground is being covered with fresh snowfall. All in all, there is little snow on the ground.

Tendency

Avalanche danger levels to increase somewhat due to precipitation

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

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