Berchtesgaden Alps

Wet snow problem also higher up!

Wet snow problem also higher up!

The avalanche danger is moderate above 2000m; below it is low. The wet snow problem now spreads to high altitudes. Moist or wet loose snow avalanches can trigger naturally in extremely steep terrain in all aspects. At high altitudes with heavier snowfall in recent days avalanches can grow to medium-size. At intermediate altitudes they are mostly small. In addition, older snowdrift accumulations at high altitude can still be triggered, in particular by large additional loading. Slab avalanches can reach medium size.

Mild temperatures, rain, and sunshine soften the snowpack up to high altitudes. The snowdrifts generated during the last precipitation period settle and bond gradually. Above approximately 2200m the old snowpack still contains layers with large faceted crystals. At intermediate altitudes the snowpack is thoroughly wet and diminishes increasingly.

Avalanche danger decreases slowly.