Západné Tatry

Overhanging snow slabs at the highest elevations, possible wet avalanches in the afternoon after warming up.

Overhanging snow slabs at the highest elevations, possible wet avalanches in the afternoon after warming up.

In the High, Low and Western Tatras there is a moderate avalanche danger at altitudes above 1700 m a.s.l. Winds from northern directions have created snow slabs and pillows on the southern leeward slopes. Avalanche release is possible here, especially with high additional loads. In the lower altitudes it had mainly rained in the previous days, therefore after the subsequent cooling the snow hardened and stabilised. In the afternoon, after warming up, the snow will soften to about 1800 m a.s.l. Wet snow will be an avalanche problem. Small spontaneous avalanches may occur.

At high altitudes, snow slabs and pillows are found on the hard ground in places. Underneath is mostly hard rain crust. Continuous snow cover occurs from about 1200 m a.s.l. The snow will soften in the afternoon due to warming.

With warming slightly rising.