Avalanche forecast

Javornik Hills and Snežnik Plateau

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Avalanche danger

Above treeline
2 · Moderate
Below treeline
1 · Low
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Highlights

New and blown snow

Avalanche problems

  • New snow

    • Above treeline

  • Wind slab

    • Above treeline

  • Wet snow

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

New and blown snow

It snowed on Thursday and Friday, with a snowfall level around 600 m. 40-60 cm of New fallen snow fell in the mountains. At the same time, strong winds blew from the north and north-east, carrying New fallen snow and building up new snow layers on the southern sides.

New fallen snow and blown snow are the main dangers. Danger is increased especially in sloping terrain and in ravines where the height of the New fallen snow is greater due to snow accumulations.

Snowpack Structure

On Thursday and Friday, 40-60 cm of snow fell in the mountains, which was dry above about 1000 m, and wetter at lower altitudes. The snowfall was accompanied by strong northerly winds, which blew the snow above the snow line to the old snow base or ground in many places. During the previous snowfall, there may have been some local drifting of Graupel, which is a potentially dangerous Weak layer. In the old snow cover, the snow layers are well connected.

Weather Forecast

Partly clear with moderate cloud, cloud bases will be mostly over the tops. Moderate to strong northerly winds will continue. Mid-day temperatures will be around 2 °C at 1500 m and -6 °C at 2500 m.

Tendency

There will be more clouds in the coming days, small showers are possible early next week. The danger of avalanches will remain similar.

Bulletin data: Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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