Allgäu Alps Central

Isolated weak layers evident in the old snowpack

Isolated weak layers evident in the old snowpack

Avalanche danger is low. Main problem: persistent weak layer in old snow. Small to medium-sized slab avalanches are possibly triggered mostly by large additional loading. The few danger zones occur in transitions from shallow to deeper snow in extremely steep terrain on extremely steep shady slopes. Isolated naturally triggered small glide-snow avalanches on smooth, steep grass-covered slopes can’t be ruled out.

The snowpack is largely stable. In shady higher altitude terrain, weak layers consisting of faceted crystals persist under melt-freeze crusts, triggerable only in isolated cases. On the sunny side a thin melt-freeze crust forms on the surface during the night and softens during the course of the day. Particularly in the zones where inversion conditions prevail, easterly winds will intensify. During the course of the day, shallow snowdrifts can accumulate. The snowpack fundament is often moist, as a consequence the snowpack can start gliding over smooth ground.

Avalanche danger levels not expected to change significantly.