Chiemgau Alps East

Drift snow can be problematic in places.

Drift snow can be problematic in places.

The avalanche risk is low. Above the tree line, drifting snow can be problematic. The few danger spots are in the steep terrain close to the crest with exposures from north-west to north to south-east. The drifting snow can be triggered as a small slab avalanche with a small additional load.

In addition, small, spontaneous sliding snow avalanches are possible below 1800 m on very steep slopes with smooth ground. Areas below sliding snow cracks should be avoided.

Loose snow is transported by winds from the south-west. Fresh and older drift snow lies mainly on the shaded side on an angularly built-up old snow surface or on surface frost. Accumulations of drift snow remain small, but are prone to disturbance in places. On shady slopes at high altitudes, deeper layers of angular crystals can occasionally be found in the snowpack. At mid-altitudes, the snowpack at the transition to the ground is widely wet.

Wet and sliding snow come to the fore with mild temperatures.