Chiemgau Alps East

In summit areas danger of falling

In summit areas danger of falling

Avalanche danger is low. Fresh snowdrifts can be problematic. Isolated snowdrift accumulations can be triggered by persons in steep ridgeline terrain in N/E/S aspects. Slab avalanche remain small, the dangers of falling outweigh those of being buried in snow masses.

Above the treeline, gusty northwesterly wind transports the small quantities of new fallen snow and small snowdrift accumulations are generated. In places, trigger-sensitive interim layers, partly consisting of graupel, are embedded in the packed snowdrift masses at higher altitudes. Where the old snowpack still exists, it is very compact, hard frozen and stable. Widespread the new snow was deposited on bare ground. The snowpack base is wet.

As a consequence of the northern orographic lift and heavy precipitations avalanche danger will rise by the weekend.