Chiemgau Alps East

Pay attention to ground contact and risk of falling!

Pay attention to ground contact and risk of falling!

The avalanche danger is moderate above 1800 metres and low below. The snow that has fallen in the last few days is the main problem. Slab avalanches can be triggered in places on very steep slopes with little additional load. On shady slopes at high altitudes, lower-lying weak layers can be disturbed and avalanches can reach medium size.

Wet snow becomes a problem below approx. 1500 metres. Here, individual damp and wet loose snow avalanches spontaneously break loose in steep rocky terrain and in very steep forest aisles. Occasionally, the wet snow also comes off on the ground.

The snow that has fallen in the last few days is clearly settling in mild temperatures. At higher altitudes, there are weak intermediate layers in the upper half metre of the snow cover in places. Underneath older accumulations of drifting snow, soft layers of snow that are susceptible to disturbance remain in places. Up to 1500 metres, the snow becomes moist with the onset of precipitation and mild temperatures and loses its firmness. The ground is not frozen and the snowpack base is often wet.

No significant change in avalanche danger.