Karwendel Mountains

Karwendel West

Thu 11 Dec

Day Risk Profile

1

Low

Avalanche Problems

Avalanche Activity

Gliding snow requires caution.

Only isolated gliding avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m. Dry avalanches can still in isolated cases be released by a single winter sport participant, but they will be small in most cases. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m.

Outlook

→ Constant avalanche danger

12 December 2025

Gliding snow requires caution.

Snowpack & Weather

Snowpack ▾

Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be good over a wide area. Below approximately 2000 m: The snowpackSnow deposited on the ground in a multiplicity of layers.EAWS glossary is wet. The somewhat older wind slabs are lying on surface hoarTransparent, frequently flat crystals forming on the snowpack when moist air settles on the surface. It forms most often during cold, clear, humid nights. Once it is blanketed by fresh fallen snow, surface hoar is one of the most critical weak layer. See also: www.snowcrystals.itEAWS glossary in some places on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. This applies especially in the west.