Chiemgau Alps East

Wet snow problem in all locations.

Fresh wind slab snow lies on top of the already thick wind slab packs of the last few days. In places, these lie on graupel or old surface hoar. Mild temperatures and sunshine are destabilising the snowpack. Above 1800 m, weak layers of faceted crystals can be found on shady slopes at the base of the snowpack. At medium altitudes, the snowpack is often damp, below 1500 m it is completely soaked.

The avalanche danger is slowly decreasing in calm, high-pressure weather.

Wet snow problem in all locations.

The avalanche risk is considerable above 1500 metres and moderate below that. The main problem is wet snow. Gliding avalanches detach themselves on steep slopes with smooth ground such as on mountain meadows, in gappy deciduous forest or on rock slabs. Avoid staying in areas below glide cracks. Wet loose snow avalanches detach themselves, especially on south-facing, very steep, extreme terrain.

Attention should also be paid to wind slabs above 1800 metres. Medium-sized slab avalanches can be triggered on steep slopes of all aspects by low additional loads.