Chiemgau Alps East

Loose-snow/glide-snow avalanches possible

Loose-snow/glide-snow avalanches possible

Avalanche danger above 1600 m is moderate, below that altitude danger is low. Main problem: fresh fallen snow from the last few days, which can trigger naturally as a loose-snow avalanche, esp. on very steep slopes in all aspects, or be triggered by 1 skier. In addition, on ground which previously was bare of snow, naturally triggered small-to-medium glide-snow avalanches are possible on steep grass-covered slopes. Especially in high altitude terrain, snowdrift accumulations in steep ridgeline SW/N/E facing terrain the snowdrift accumulations are triggerable by 1 person in some places. Slab releases are small-to-medium sized.

The last few days have brought 20-40 cm of fresh snow, locally more. It is forfeiting its bonding due to diffuse light conditions and direct solar radiation, making them liable to release as loose-snow avalanches. Weak layers inside the snowdrifts are still trigger-prone, esp. on high-altitude shady slopes. At intermediate altitudes and on sunny slopes, the drifts can settle and consolidate quickly.

Avalanche danger levels are not expected to change significantly.