Take particular care on shady slopes at high altitudes.
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below. Wind slab avalanches can be triggered by even a small additional load. This occurs adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit and distant from ridgelines in steep terrain in northern and eastern aspects as well as in gullies and bowls. The number and size of avalanche prone locations increase with altitude. Avalanches can reach medium size. In addition to the risk of burial, the risk of being swept away and falling must be taken into account.
Snowpack
With a focus on the Allgäu, 10-25 centimetres of new fallen snow accompanied by stormy winds from the west. The resulting fresh and somewhat older snowdrift accumulations often lie unfavourably on a melt-freeze crust, especially on the shady slopes. In the area of the melt-freeze crust, weak layers of built-up crystals can be found, especially at higher altitudes. Intermediate layers prone to triggering can also be found within the wind slab. The snow depths are below average at all altitudes.
Tendency
Slow decline in avalanche danger.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2000m
Wind slabs on angular layers are the main danger.
The avalanche danger is moderate above 2000 metres and low below that. In some places, wind slab avalanches can be triggered as small to medium sized slab avalanches at high altitudes due to low additional loads. This occurs adjacent to the ridgeline and distant from ridgelines in steep terrain in northern and eastern aspects as well as in gullies and bowls. In addition to the risk of burial, the risk of being swept away and falling must be taken into account.
Snowpack
Fresh and older snowdrift accumulations lie on unfavourable layers, especially on the shady slopes, sometimes prone to triggering. At higher and higher altitudes, faceted crystals are often found below a melt-freeze crust close to the surface. Snow depths are below average at all altitudes.
Tendency
Slow decline in avalanche danger.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Watch out for small snowdrift accumulations.
The avalanche risk is low. Occasionally, small snowdrift accumulations can be triggered as a small snow slab by a small additional load. This occurs adjacent to the ridgeline and distant from ridgelines in the steep terrain of northern and eastern aspects. Be aware of the risk of being swept away and falling.
Snowpack
Low-grade snowdrift accumulations can be prone to disturbance, especially on the shady slope. At higher and higher altitudes, faceted crystals can often be found below a melt-freeze crust close to the surface. There are only a few centimetres of snow on the sunny slopes.
