Snowfalls - Significant avalanche danger in the Bavarian Alps
The heavy snowfall has increased the risk of avalanches in the Bavarian Alps. Above 1600 meters, the avalanche warning center of the Bavarian State Office for the Environment announced on Saturday that there is a warning level three on the five-level scale and therefore a considerable risk of avalanches.
The main problem is the fresh snow. Even a single winter sports enthusiast could trigger slab avalanches. In rocky, steep terrain, loose snow avalanches could come down on their own. In some cases, sliding snow avalanches can also trigger themselves on steep meadow slopes. "Overall, the snow depth is above average for the time of year at all altitudes," write the avalanche experts.
Below 1600 meters, the avalanche danger is moderate despite the masses of snow. The old snow under the fresh snow is moist to wet and the bonding to the fresh snow is good.
The precipitation should largely stop on Sunday. The avalanche danger will slowly decrease over the next few days.
Avalanche warning service
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- Visitors planning leisure activities in Munich and Bavaria should be aware of the significant warning level for avalanche danger in the Bavarian Alps due to the recent heavy snowfall.
- Despite the impending decrease in avalanche danger in the upcoming days, residents of Germany, particularly those living near the Alps, should still remain vigilant and heed the warnings issued by the avalanche warning service.
- The Weather forecasts indicate that the snowfall in Bavaria is expected to significantly reduce on Sunday, which may eventually lead to a decrease in avalanche danger levels.
- The Environment Agency in Germany has suggested that people should avoid engaging in winter sports activities above 1600 meters in the Alps, given the warning level three alert of avalanche danger.
- The meteorological department of Germany has issued a warning for the entire region, advising people to avoid spending their leisure time in mountainous areas of Bavaria, especially those in the Alps, due to the high level of avalanche danger.
Source: www.stern.de
