Avalanche Service Bavaria Tuesday 24 March 2026

Danger level

2200m

Avalanche Problem

Persistent weak layer

2200m

In the higher elevations there are weak layers near the surface.

The avalanche risk is moderate above 2200 metres and low below that. Persistent weak layers are problematic. The few avalanche prone locations are in very steep terrain in the north-west, north to north-east aspects. Slab avalanches can be triggered with little additional load and usually remain small. In rare cases, snow slabs can be triggered with a large additional load, for example by a small, superficial avalanche, in deep-lying weak layers and then reach medium size. Sunlight can trigger small, wet loose snow avalanches from extremely steep terrain.

Snowpack

On shady slopes at higher altitudes (above 1500 m), weak layers can be found under older wind slabs in some places. At higher altitudes, soft layers close to the ground consist of larger, angular, sometimes rounded faceted crystals. The overlying old snowpack is well stabilised. The little new fallen snow becomes moist with the sunlight and loses firmness. In shady, wind-protected areas at high altitudes, it remains powdery. Overall, there is little snow and the south-facing slopes are thinning out more and more.

Tendency

With new fallen snow and stormy winds, the avalanche risk increases in the second half of the week.

Danger level

On shady slopes at higher altitudes, there are still connected snow fields.

The avalanche risk is low. On the northern sides of the highest peaks and areas adjacent to the summit and ridge, older snowdrift accumulations with low additional loads can be triggered as small slab avalanches.

Snowpack

Older wind slab snow has usually bonded well with the old snow surface. In the highest areas adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit, it can still be prone to triggering on shady slopes. The snowpack is generally well stabilised and slightly moist. Only on the northern sides of higher elevations is the snow still dry on the surface. Overall, there is little snow, the southern sides are largely snowed out.

Tendency

With new fallen snow and wind, the avalanche risk increases slightly in the second half of the week.