Avalanche Service Bavaria

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Published 21 Apr 2026, 17:00:00

EARLIER

Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Wet snow

LATER

Danger level

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

Wet avalanches are possible, especially with daytime warming and sunshine.

The avalanche risk rises to moderate during the day changes above 1600 m, otherwise it is low. Wet snow is the problem. Gliding avalanches can occur on a few steep slopes with a smooth surface, such as meadow slopes or rock slabs. In addition, wet loose snow or slab avalanches can release themselves in extremely steep terrain or be triggered by individuals in very steep terrain. The avalanches reach medium size. The focus is on the midday hours and in the afternoon.

Snowpack

The snowpack was able to dry out a little, but is still very wet up to the higher altitudes and consists mainly of snowmelt. A thin melt-freeze crust forms at night, which quickly softens again during the day. On north-facing slopes at high altitudes, there may still be isolated layers of faceted crystals deep in the snowpack. At the highest summits and areas adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit there is some wind slab in places. There is hardly any snow on the north side below 1600 metres and on the entire south side.

Tendency

Over the next few days, classic spring conditions with crusted can forms of snow in the morning, which soften again during the day.


Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Wet snow


Small avalanches are possible from areas with sufficient snow.

The avalanche risk is low. Wet snow can be problematic in rare cases. Occasionally, on very steep slopes with sufficient snow, wet loose snow avalanches or wet gliding avalanches on slippery ground can release themselves. Avalanches usually remain small.

Snowpack

The remaining snowpack is patchy, completely soaked and consists entirely of snowmelt. At night, a thin melt-freeze crust forms on the surface, which quickly softens again. The southern sides are largely free of snow except for individual snow fields in areas adjacent to the ridgeline, crest or summit.

Tendency

The avalanche danger remains low.