Avalanche Service Bavaria

Monday 9 March 2026

Published 9 Mar 2026, 08:39:00


Danger level

1800m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
1800m
Wet snow


A look at the snowpack can help to assess the old snow problem on the north sides.

The avalanche risk is moderate above 1800 metres and low below that. Persistent weak layer is the main problem. With large additional loads, for example due to cornice breakage, even large slab avalanches can be triggered in isolated cases on shady slopes. Take care on the northern sides of high altitudes, even in transition areas from little to much snow, for example when entering gullies and bowls. At medium altitudes, individual small to medium gliding avalanches are also possible on slopes with a smooth surface. During the daytime changes and with the sunlight, smaller loose snow avalanches can detach themselves from the rocky steep terrain.

Snowpack

On shady slopes at higher altitudes, weak layers of faceted crystals can be found deep in the snowpack. These are usually covered by compact or crusted can form layers of snow. Early in the morning, the snowpack is usually crust-capable of bearing loads and icy. In the sun, the snow softens again during the day, causing it to lose its bond. On the shady slopes, faceted crystals can also be found at higher altitudes under a thin, superficial melt-freeze crust. Towards the ground, the snowpack is wet in the middle layers. On the south side and at lower altitudes, the ground becomes more and more pale.

Tendency

No significant change.


Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Wet snow


Danger of falling on icy snow surfaces!

The avalanche risk is low. Wet snow is the main problem. During the daytime changes, small loose snow avalanches can detach themselves from the rocky steep terrain with the sun's rays. Individual, smaller gliding avalanches are possible on very steep slopes with smooth ground that have not yet been discharged. On shady, very steep slopes at higher elevations, medium slab avalanches can also be triggered in isolated cases with a large additional load. This is particularly the case at transitions from a little to a lot of snow.

Snowpack

The snowpack is soaked up to high altitudes and is often wet towards the ground. A stable melt-freeze crust forms overnight. It softens again in the sun and the snow loses its bond. On shady slopes, the snow surface remains hard and icy. Occasionally, weak layers of faceted crystals can be found deep in the snowpack on shady slopes at higher altitudes. These are covered by compact or crusted can form layers of snow. On the south side and at lower altitudes, the ground is becoming increasingly paler.

Tendency

No significant change.