Werdenfels Alps

Avalanche prone locations are predominantly in the northern exposures.

Avalanche prone locations are predominantly in the northern exposures.

The avalanche risk is moderate above 1600 metres. Wet snow is the main problem. Wet loose snow avalanches can detach themselves in extremely steep terrain. On a few steep slopes with smooth ground, such as meadow slopes or rock slabs, wet gliding avalanches can occur. Avalanches are mainly to be expected on the northern slopes and reach medium size.

In isolated cases, persistent weak layers can be problematic on the north side at high altitudes. On very steep slopes, medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered by individuals.

Initially, rain falls up to around 2200 metres, with the snowfall level dropping during the day. The snow falls on a moist snow surface and bonds well with it. Only in areas adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit can smaller snow packs form. The old snowpack is generally soaked up to high altitudes and consists mainly of snowmelt. In places, layers of faceted crystals can still be found deep in the snowpack at high altitudes exposed to the north. On the south side, the little snow falls widely on apery ground.

It gets cooler. The activity of wet avalanches decreases.