Avalanche forecast

Veľká Fatra

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Avalanche danger

All elevations· Morning
1 · Low
Above 1,200 m· Afternoon
2 · Moderate
Below 1,200 m· Afternoon
1 · Low
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Highlights

Sunny and warm weather will cause a risk of wet avalanches in the afternoon.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow· Afternoon

    • Above 1,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: fair · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow· Afternoon

    • Above treeline
    Size
    3

    Stability: fair · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Sunny and warm weather will cause a risk of wet avalanches in the afternoon.

In Mala and Veľká Fatra a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) above 1200 m a.s.l. is declared in the afternoon on sunny slopes. Due to the warm, sunny weather, the snow cover will become wet, which will reduce its cohesion. Wet avalanches will therefore be an avalanche problem. At altitudes below 1200 m, there is only incoherent snow cover, so avalanches are not expected there.

Only isolated gliding avalanches are to be expected.

Snowpack Structure

Due to sunlight, the snow will become wet and soft on the southern slopes in the afternoon. Continuous snow cover occurs from about 1200 m above sea level.

Tendency

With increasing sunlight during the day, slightly rising. Compiled by: Pavel Krajčí

Bulletin data: Stredisko lavínovej prevencie HZS (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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