Avalanche Service Bavaria

Thursday 16 April 2026

Published 15 Apr 2026, 17:00:00


Danger level

1600m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1600m
Wet snow
1600m


Progressive deaperisation

The avalanche risk is moderate above 1600 metres and low below that. Wet snow is problematic. Wet loose snow and slab avalanches are to be expected above all at high altitudes where there is still a lot of snow. In extremely steep terrain in all aspects of the slope, they release themselves; on very steep slopes, they can be triggered by individuals. On steep slopes with smooth ground, such as on meadow slopes, in patchy mountain forests or on smooth rock slabs, wet gliding avalanches occur. Avalanches reach medium size.

Snowpack

The snowpack is soaked up to high altitudes and consists mainly of snowmelt. In places, layers of faceted crystals are still preserved deep in the snowpack at high altitudes exposed to the north. On the south side, the ground is covered in snow up to above the tree line.

Tendency

Little change.


Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Wet snow


Increasing snow cover also on the north side

The avalanche risk is low. Wet snow is problematic. In extremely steep terrain, loose snow avalanches can occasionally come loose. Wet gliding avalanches can occur on steep slopes with smooth ground that have not yet been discharged. Avalanche activity is limited to terrain on shady slopes where there is still snow. Wet avalanches usually remain small.

Snowpack

The remaining snowpack is soaked through. The southern sides are largely snowed out.

Tendency

The avalanche danger remains low.