Chiemgau Alps East

Precipitation and wind during the day changes.

Precipitation and wind during the day changes.

The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below it. The main problem is fresh wind slab. Slab avalanches can be triggered with little additional load. This is possible in places above the tree line in the steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines in the north to east to south aspects as well as in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can reach medium size.

Individual gliding avalanches can release themselves on very steep, sunny slopes. They usually remain small.

With the approaching front, the wind will pick up from the north-west and it will start to snow during the daytime changes. Prone to triggering, small-scale snowdrift accumulations develop on leeward slopes. In addition, weak intermediate layers in the area of melting snow caps and graupel are embedded in the upper metres of the snowpack in places. The snowpack base is compact and largely stable. On the south side, the snow is often wet towards the ground. Sliding movements on smooth ground are possible.

With the forecast new fallen snow and wind, the avalanche risk will increase over the next few days.