Veľká Fatra

Watch for snow pillows on the leeward (V) sides of the mountains and snow accumulation during the day.

Watch for snow pillows on the leeward (V) sides of the mountains and snow accumulation during the day.

In Veľká Fatra there is a SMALL avalanche danger (i.e. 1st degree of the 5-point scale). The snow accumulation during the weekend snowfall was not that significant here. The new snow here was often blown by strong winds into the forest zone. On the leeward sides of very steep slopes (mainly SE and E) it can occasionally be found deposited in smaller 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.

The weather during Wednesday will be influenced by a weak cold front and 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. Overall snow cover is still below average, with improved conditions at low elevations.

Slightly decreasing BL