Avalanche Service Bavaria

Thursday 12 March 2026

Published 12 Mar 2026, 10:03:00


Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Wet snow


A little more snow falls in western regions.

The avalanche risk is low. Wet snow is the main problem. In particular, small loose snow avalanches can detach themselves from the rocky steep terrain in the sunlight. Smaller gliding avalanches are possible on individual, very steep slopes with smooth ground. On very steep north-facing 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

At higher altitudes, the new fallen snow comes to rest on a hard snow surface on the north side. Where it is transported by the wind, it can be bound together like boards. Where there is still a snowpack on the south side, the snow falls on a slightly damp snow surface, otherwise on the bare ground. Soft snow loses its bond with the sun's rays. Occasionally, weak layers of faceted crystals can be found deep under a compact snowpack on the shady slopes of higher summit and ridge areas adjacent to the summit. There is hardly any snow at low altitudes.

Tendency

Depending on the amount of precipitation, the danger of dry avalanches may increase slightly towards the weekend.


Danger level

2000m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2000m
Wet snow


In addition to old and wet snow, wind slab snow can be problematic in some places.

The avalanche risk is low. The main problem is a persistent weak layer. Avalanche prone locations are mainly in the northern aspects of the high altitudes on very steep slopes as well as in gullies and bowls. Slab avalanches can be triggered with a large additional load and can reach medium size. Take care at transitions from little to much snow. During the daytime changes, smaller loose snow avalanches can also release themselves from the steep terrain interspersed with rocks. At medium altitudes, individual small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible on slopes with a smooth surface.

Snowpack

In shady high altitudes, weak layers of faceted crystals can be found close to the ground under a compact snowpack and close to the surface under a thin melt-freeze crust. The new fallen snow comes to rest on the north side of the melt-freeze crust. Where it is transported by the wind, it is bound like a board. On the south side, the snow falls on a slightly moist snow surface and in many places at medium altitudes on the bare ground. Soft snow loses its bond with the sun's rays. At medium elevations, the snowpack is wet towards the ground. There is hardly any snow at low altitudes.

Tendency

With wind and snowfall, the wind slab problem comes to the fore.