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Stability: poor · Frequency: few
Low avalanche danger, little snow on the ground
Stability: poor · Frequency: few
Stability: very poor · Frequency: few
Low avalanche danger, little snow on the ground
Avalanche danger is low. Main problem: freshly generated snowdrift accumulations which in wind-loaded zones on N/E/S facing slopes can trigger by minimum additional loading. Slab avalanche releases are small, the risks of taking a fall are greater. In isolated cases on very steep smooth slopes, small glide-snow avalanches can trigger naturally.
Storm-strength westerly winds will generated often trigger-sensitive snowdrift accumulations. The old snowpack at high altitudes contains layers of faceted, rounded crystals near crusts, these are prone to triggering in isolated cases on shady slopes. The old snowpack at intermediate altitudes is often thoroughl wet down to the ground, which reinforces gliding movements. In many places the fresh snow will fall on bare ground.
No significant change anticipated
Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Bavaria (CC BY 4.0)