Veľká Fatra

Watch for snow accumulation during the day, especially on windward areas with blowing snow (S-E).

Watch for snow accumulation during the day, especially on windward areas with blowing snow (S-E).

In Veľká Fatra and Lučanska Mala Fatra there is a SMALL avalanche danger (i.e. 1st degree of the 5-part scale). The snow accumulation during the last snowfall period here was not that significant. New snow here was often blown by strong winds up to the forest zone. On the leeward sides of very steep slopes (mainly SE and E) it can occasionally be found deposited in small snow pillows and slabs, the stability of which may be low. These may become heavier as the day warms up. Avalanches can be released locally, especially by large additional loads. Spontaneous avalanches of wet snow may occur during the day.

The weather during Friday will continue to be influenced by an influx of warm air. The 0°C isotherm will gradually reach the mid-latitudes. Snow is very unevenly distributed in the terrain. The strong winds of the last few days have blown it to the SE and E sides of the mountains, while the windward sides of the mountains will be blown onto a hard base layer of firn or up to the soil surface. During the day the snow will be heavier and heavier due to warming. The total snow cover is still below average.

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